Hundreds of thousands of children in the United States are estimated to be victims of some form of abuse and neglect in family situations. Although society recognizes the harm caused by the abuse and neglect of children, many cases go unreported. Moreover, many of the reported cases result in little or no change in the child’s situation.
Against this background, what is considered child abuse, what forms can it take, when and who should report suspected abuse? What are the consequences for both the children and the families involved? Finally, what proper steps do you think can be taken to remedy child abuse within the family environment?
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