HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2022 Child Abuse Prevention Presentation
Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect:
When we make relationships and environments safe,
stable, and nurturing, we help all kids and families thrive.
There are four types
of child abuse and
neglect:
Physical Sexual
Abuse Abuse
Emotional
Abuse Neglect
About 1 in 7
children experienced child
abuse and neglect in the last year.
That is millions of kids.
(self-report data)
neglect is a CDC priority. They’re
The prevention of child abuse and
not inevitable.
SAFE, STABLE, NURTURING
relationships and environments are essential to prevent child abuse and
neglect and to assure all children reach their full potential.
CDC has developed a technical package
to help states and communities use the best available
evidence to prevent child abuse and neglect.
The technical package highlights:
strategies to
prevent child
abuse &neglect
Strengthen economic
supports for families
Change social norms to
support parents and
positive parenting
Provide quality care and
education early in life
Enhance parenting skills to
promote healthy child
development
Intervene to lessen harms
and prevent future risk
It is important to monitor and evaluate
your efforts while the field of violence
prevention continues to evolve.
Be a part of the solution.
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention
Your prevention efforts may involve developing
new partnerships or working across sectors.
Including:
Education, Government,
Health Care Services, Social Services,
Public Health, Businesses, Justice,
Housing, Non-Governmental
Organizations, Foundations
ACT NOW!
Use CDC’s technical
package to begin or expand your prevention efforts.
Additional program planning & implementation resources can
be found on our websites:
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention | www.vetoviolence.cdc.gov
www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/essentials.html