child neglect Archives - S. Abigail McCarrel, LCSW, DCSW

Strategies for Talking to an Abused or Neglected Child

November 1, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Here are some helpful strategies for talking to an abused or neglected child. For many of us, we remember our childhood fondly with images of birthday parties, family holidays or playing in the park with friends. But for approximately 6 million children in the United States this year, their childhood will also include memories of abuse. It’s impossible to understand why anyone would want to harm an innocent child, yet every year approximately 3 million cases of child abuse and neglect are ...read more

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Child Abuse: Recognizing the Signs

June 28, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Recognizing the signs of child abuse is crucial. Every year, an estimated 700,000 children are abused in the United States; and every day, five children die because of child abuse. While these statistics are alarming, you may be even more surprised to learn that when children report abuse to an adult in their life, only 58% of those adults take action. As adults, it's our responsibility to help protect one of our most vulnerable populations. Physical Abuse: If a child is a victim of physical ...read more

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