Child Abuse Awareness

Child Abuse: The physical, emotional or mental maltreatment or sexual molestation of a child.

Approximately 4 children die every day due to abuse and neglect. More than half of those children are under 5 years old.

There are almost 6 million of children a year that are assigned cases with Child Protective Services, and those are only the cases that people know about. Many more children are too afraid to talk and they are left defenseless against their abusers.

This is a subject that people are not fond of talking about, which should be seen as a crime against humanity. Due to the lack of vioces in the matter, people are becoming less and less aware of the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for children. The effects of child abuse are long-lasting: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, anxiety, suicide risks, self harm, addiction, etc. Children that have been abused are more likely to be abused as an adult, or may even become the abusers. Truth is, most effects aren't noticed until it's too late to save the child involved.

By signing this petition, you agree to help raise awareness for child abuse and child abuse education, and speak up for the children who have lost their voices. Thank you for your support and advocacy.

Kasey Clark and Megan Miller

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