Learn the Facts, Know the Signs: Prevent Child Abuse

The month of April is all about child abuse prevention and awareness. At Family Builders, we are all about child abuse prevention and awareness. In the Oklahoma County, there are 84 children every day who will be reported as suspected victims of child abuse. Merriam-Webster's online dictionary defines abuse as:

"physical maltreatmeat"
"a corrupt practice"
"improper or excessive use"
"language that condemns or vilifies unjustly and angrily"
"to use as to injure or damage"
"to attack in words"

All of these definitions can be applied to the abuse of a child. This abuse can happen in homes all across the world, in all demographic areas and geographic regions; among educated and uneducated; rich or poor; among members of all religions. Child abuse is everywhere.

As a parent, aunt, uncle, cousin, older sibling, teacher, nurse, day-care center worker, etc. it is extremely important for you to be aware of the facts of child abuse and know the signs in children that are victims of abuse. Below, I have included a few links to some really helpful and useful websites that can educate you about the facts of child abuse and neglect.

http://www.kidpower.org/abuse-prevention/
http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/childabuse_learnthefacts.htm?gclid=CKCMmPG2z7YCFceDQgodWDYA0A
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm

Here at Family Builders, we want you to help your families avoid the painful scars of child abuse. If you are or someone you know is abusing their child, or you suspect you know a child that is the victim of child abuse, please get in touch with us. Visit our website at www.familybuildersok.org
Our fact sheet has been provided below: Learn the Facts, Know the Signs. Help keep your children and all children of Oklahoma safe. Enjoy your kids!