What can you do to prevent child abuse?

Volunteer your time. Get involved with other parents in your community.
Discipline your children thoughtfully.
Examine your behavior. Educate yourself and others.
Teach children their rights.
Support prevention programs.
Know what child abuse is.
Know the signs of child abuse.

If you suspect child abuse, please call 911 or call the Child Abuse National Hotline at (800) 422-4453.

Know the statistics...

Child Abuse is a horrendous experience with lasting effects. It’s also unfortunately, a common occurrence in the U.S.

According to childhelp.org more than 4.3 million children each year are referred to child protective services due to abuse.

The U.S. has one of the worst records of abuse among industrialized nations.

Five children in the U.S. die daily from child abuse, with more than 70% of these children aged three years and younger.

It is estimated that up to 3,000 children in the U.S. suffer from Shaken Baby Syndrome each year. A quarter of these victims die, while 80% suffer damage.