What is Child Abuse?

Disclaimer- in this episode we define all types of child abuse. This content can be triggering due to the nature of the conversation, so please be advised April is both Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness Month. In this episode we define and discuss child abuse. We discuss the different forms of abuse, and we talk about differences in child abuse laws state to state. We share out some red-flags and warning signs of abuse before we share out some tips and considerations for how we can hold conversations with kids and provide support for a child who has been abused. National Child Abuse Hotline at 800.4.A.CHILD (422-4453), any time 24/7. National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat online at online.rainn.org. CDC Child Abuse https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/fastfact.html#:~:text=At%20least%201%20in%207,experience%20more%20abuse%20and%20neglect. Abuse Definitions by State https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/define.pdf Clevland Clinic “What Is Child Abuse” https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/4018-child-abuse Global Child Abuse Resources http://criminal-justice.iresearchnet.com/crime/domestic-violence/global-perspective-child-abuse/ International Perspectives for Research on Child Abuse and Neglect https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED586148.pdf Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Organizations https://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/?CWIGFunctionsaction=rols:main.dspList&rolType=Custom&RS_ID=75&rList=ROL International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect https://www.ispcan.org/?v=402f03a963ba Child Abuse Prevention Curriculums https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/prevention-programs/schoolbased/ One Conversation, The Podcast Where We Believe One Conversation Can Change A Life | www.liveviolencefree.org