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- A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds
- More than four children die every day as a result of child abuse
- Approximately 80% of children that die from abuse are under the age of 4.
- About 30% of abused and neglected children will later abuse their children continuing the horrible cycle of abuse.
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- Abused children are 25% more likely to experience teen pregnancy.
- Abused teens are more likely to engage in sexual risk taking, putting them at greater risk for STDs