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... The heartbreaking truth is, 87% of most child abuse and neglect victims are maltreated by one or both parents. ...
The effects of abuse on children are enormous. ... For short term effects, the abuse can damage childrenĄ¯s health, and negatively influence their growth. Long term abuse can kill them. An estimated 1,100 children die every year as a result of abuse and neglect. The majority (81%) of this horrible crime are committed by one or more parents Even if the poor children do survive the abuse, it is hard for them to trust anyone anymore. ... If the child is lucky enough to survive or escape their abusive family, there is an 80 percent chance that he or she would have problems dealing with emotions, relating to friends, or getting close to people when they grow up. Some are damaged, and haunted by the abuse. ...
Research supports that very young children ( age 5 and younger) are the most frequent victims of child abuse.
Approximate Word count = 803
Approximate Pages = 3.2
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