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National Statistics on Assaults

December 10th, 2009 by Diane

I have provided below some of the latest statistics. As you know, the vast majority of these assaults are never reported. And when we are talking about rape, another category should be added – the rape by teenage boys of acquaintances/dates in school. Young girls, especially those who have not learned

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National Scope of Child Abuse – Part 3

August 3rd, 2009 by Diane

Child abuse and neglect is America’s number one public health crisis, and yet, is still not addressed at the national level in spite of overwhelming statistics. The Surgeon General has stated that family violence is now at an epidemic level.[1] The United States Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect

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National Scope of Child Abuse – Part 2

July 30th, 2009 by Diane

This is a continuation of my presentation as to the impact of child abuse and neglect on millions of children in the United States. The media is flagrantly absent in its coverage about the devastating results of criminal behavior by parents/caretakers in America. Listed below are more statistics.

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National Scope of Child Abuse – Part 1

July 27th, 2009 by Diane

It is important to provide the devastating effects of child abuse and neglect because the only thing we hear about in the media are the staggering statistics about physical illnesses.  This series provides a broad overview of what millions of children and adults have to cope with because of parental/caretaker abuse.

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