Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Child abuse happens in all cultural, ethnic, and income groups.
Child abuse can be physical, emotional - verbal, sexual or through neglect.
Abuse may cause serious injury to the child and may even result in death. Injuries not likely to happen given the age or ability of the child. For example, broken bones in a child too young to walk or climb. Disagreement between the child's and the parent's explanation of the injury. Unreasonable explanation of the injury.