NATIONAL RESOURCES

• National Child Abuse Prevention Month - Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Behavioral Health Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect - Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Fast Facts: Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect / Violence Prevention | Injury Center, CDC
• Child Maltreatment and Long-Term Physical and Mental Health Outcomes: An Exploration of Biopsychosocial Determinants and Implications for Prevention | SpringerLink
• The Link Between Child Abuse and Health
• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Physical Punishment: What Parents Should Know | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• 2023 Child Abuse Prevention Month - PSA (English)

     CHILD MALTREATMENT KEY FACTS

• Consequences of child maltreatment include impaired lifelong physical and mental health, and the social and occupational outcomes can ultimately slow a country's economic and social development.
• Child maltreatment is often hidden. Only a fraction of child victims of maltreatment ever gets support from health professionals.
• A child who is abused is more likely to abuse others as an adult so that violence is passed down from one generation to the next. It is therefore critical to break this cycle of violence, and in so doing create positive multi-generational impacts.
• Preventing child maltreatment before it starts is possible and requires a multisectoral approach.
• Effective prevention approaches include supporting parents and teaching positive parenting skills, and enhancing laws to prohibit violent punishment.
• Ongoing care of children and families can reduce the risk of maltreatment reoccurring and can minimize its consequences.

• I love you
• You can do it
• You are a good person
• I am grateful for you
• I am proud of you
• You are special
• That was a really good choice
• Mistakes mean you are trying
• You matter
• You are an amazing person
• Just be yourself

• You are a creative thinker
• Do your best
• I trust you
• It’s not your fault
• You make a difference
• You are one of a kind
• You are brilliant
• You have choices
• You are worthy
• You were right
• It's okay to be scared (or sad)

• It's your body
• You have a voice
• Love yourself
• I see you are trying
• I believe in you
• How can we work together to fix this?
• I am here to listen
• You are safe
• It will be okay
• You are a great helper
• What a great question/idea

Infographic Courtesy of Child Trends

• Children’s optimism, high self-esteem, intelligence, creativity, humor and independence, which enhance their coping skills in the face of adversity.
• Parent's or caregiver’s respectful communication and listening, consistent rules and expectations, and safe opportunities that promote independence.
• The family’s access to social supports, neighborhood stability and access to safe schools and adequate health care.
• The child's experience of love, acceptance, positive guidance and protection from a caring adult, which encourages trust that their parents or caregivers will provide what they need to thrive.

• The acceptance of peers and positive influences such as teachers, mentors and role models.
• Parents or caregivers who can cope with the stresses of everyday life and have the inner strength to bounce back when things are not going well.
• Parents or caregivers with a social network of emotionally supportive friends, family and neighbors.
• Families who can meet their own basic needs for food, clothing, housing and transportation and know how to access essential services such as childcare, health care and mental health services.