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Faith Bentley

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  • Over 3 million reports of child abuse are made every year in the United States; however, those reports can include multiple children. In 2007, approximately 5.8 million children were involved in an estimated 3.2 million child abuse reports and allegations.
  • A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.
  • Almost five children die everyday as a result of child abuse. More than three out of four are under the age of 4.
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  • It is estimated that between 60-85% of child fatalities due to maltreatment are not recorded as such on death certificates.
  • Over 60% of people in drug rehabilitation centers report being abused or neglected as a child.
  • About 30% of abused and neglected children will later abuse their own children, continuing the horrible cycle of abuse.
  • About 80% of 21 year old that were abused as children met criteria for at least one psychological disorder.
  • The estimated annual cost of child abuse and neglect in the United States for 2007 is $104 billion.
  • Abused children are 25% more likely to experience teen pregnancy.
  • 2.5 times more likely to abuse alcohol 
  • 3.8 times more likely develop drug addictions
  • two-thirds of the people in treatment for drug abuse reported being abused as children
  • 25% more likely to experience teen pregnancy
  • 3 times less likely to practice safe sex, putting them at greater risk for STDs
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