Children Services Director Tara Lautzenhiser said that abuse and neglect often occurs when families face significant stress, isolation, financial struggles and a lack of support.

One step parents can take to protect their kids from abuse is to teach them to question authority, use the proper names for body parts, and to use age-appropriate discipline, rather than punishment ...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Alpena and Presque Isle Child Abuse and Neglect (CA/N) Prevention Team, along ...

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on UNC Health Talk. Child abuse can occur in any family, anywhere, and it affects people of all income levels, races, ethnicities and faiths. Whether ...

In the U.S., one in seven children will experience child abuse or neglect. The effects can be often deep and long-lasting, leading to long-term issues including mental health problems, substance abuse ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF)-- April kicks off Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Month. That's why Montgomery County ...

Kentucky's child maltreatment rate is almost double the national average, with neglect being the most common form. Substance abuse, domestic violence and financial struggles contribute to parental ...

Every April, the Army recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month by focusing on the awareness and prevention needed to create safe, supportive environments for our children to grow and thrive.

Coauthored by Amanda Ruzicka, MA, and Elizabeth Letourneau, Ph.D. Here’s something that may surprise you: Child sexual abuse is largely committed by other children. That’s right, in the U.S., ...