You think I look bad now?

Just Wait

We allknow

child abuseis horrible

But the

are more

than mostpeople know

effects

far-reaching

Substance Abuse

Teen Promiscuity

Criminal Activity

Over

of people in

report being abused or

neglected as a child

60%

rehabilitation

Children who have been

abused are

more likely to develop

3.8 times

drug addictions

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Abused children are

more likely to experience

25%

teen pregnancy

And are

less likely to practice

3 times

safe sex

Children who grew up in

are more likely to get into

abusive homes

abusiverelationships

Children who have been abused are

more likely to be arrested as

juveniles

58%

And are

more likely to commit a

violent crime

30%

of the men 14%

And

of the women in prison

were abused as children

36%

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children are abused every year in the

United States

Over 5 million

So what can you do to help?

Speak Out

Volunteer

Donate

And visitchildhelp.org