One in three girls and one in five boys are sexually abused by an adult at some time during childhood. Families with four or more children have higher rates of abuse and neglect, especially if their living conditions are crowded or they live in isolated areas.
Child abuse is far more likely to occur in the child's home than in a day care center.
One in thirteen kids with a parent on drugs is physically abused regularly. One out of ten babies born today are born to mothers who are abusing drugs. Drinking and smoking heavily during pregnancy also endangers the health of unborn children. What kids can do Know your rights. Leave you by yourself for a long time.