April Awareness Month

Child Abuse Is...

Any act or series of acts by a parent or caregiver that causes harm, potential harm, or a threat to a child
Any recent act or failure to act by a parent or caregiver that causes death, serious harm, sexual abuse, or presents an imminent risk of harm
A widespread issue, affecting at least one in seven children annually, with some entering foster care as a result
An Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) that can significantly affect a person’s life and health

Any type of unwanted sexual contact or behavior.
Rape, harassment, exploitation, trafficking, and nonconsensual image sharing
Something that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or background
An issue that impacts survivors, their loved ones, communities, and society as a whole