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why child abuse awareness is so vital
*Last year there were 219,384 children reported abused or neglected in Australia alone. That means a child was reported abused every 15 minutes.
Child abuse is a crime that breeds in silence. Many victims never come forward to talk about their violation because the abuse left them feeling that it was their fault.
Child abuse is a global problem that affects everyone either directly or indirectly. We need only look at the number of abused children who instead of growing into healthy and productive members of society end up with substance misuse problems or incarcerated. Add to that the number of youth suicides, failed marriages, relationships and businesses – the affects of Child Abuse cause numerous problems such as constant fear, shame, bewilderment, confusion, low self-worth, pain, and guilt. Consequently, healthy relationships can be nearly impossible to achieve.
We have a vision of a brighter future where physical, emotional and sexual abuse does not exist. In this future all children and adults alike would look back on their lives, with pride; without fear, guilt, or shame.
valuable links for further information regarding child abuse
Advocates of Child Survivors (ASCA)
www.asca.org.au
Bravehearts
www.bravehearts.org.au
Yes ICAN
www.yesican.org
*From the Abused Child Trust Fact Sheet.
Visit www.abusedchildtrust.com.au for more details. |
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