Abuse & Neglect

Imagine the people ahead of you in the lunch line today; you see the three cheerleaders, the smartest in your science class, the star of the basketball team. One of these kids has probably experienced some form of abuse. 1 in 10 adolescents are maltreated. Of all abuse cases 28% involved 12-17 year olds.

There are 4 Categories of Maltreatment:

1. NEGLECT Your caregiver is not caring for you physically, educationally or emotionally. 2. PHYSICAL Any physical act that led or could have led to physical injury. 3. SEXUAL An act involving inappropriate or unwanted sexual activity. 4. EMOTIONAL An act that causes or contributes to your having serious mental problems.

Further Reading:

Abuse in 4 Major Areas of Your Life Definitions & Symptoms Long Term Effects Abuse Statistics Abuse in the Internet Age Child Abuse vs. Adolescent Abuse Getting Help References