Improve Public Awareness and Build Community Support
Public awareness programs and social marketing campaigns can reach a wide range of people including parents and prospective parents, children, and community members. Encourage communities to speak out against child abuse and to report suspected abuse to child protective services or the police. Communities can also work together to support non-profit organizations and local media in developing community strategies that support parents and prevent abuse. Child Maltreatment, Abuse and Neglect Fact Sheet
See Website: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/CMFactsheet.pdf
For more information on the signs and symptoms of child abuse:
www.childhelpusa.org
For more information on reporting suspected abuse:
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453).
Most states will keep your identity confidential.
www.childhelp.org