Child abuse and neglect costs our nation $220 million every day
. Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center's Personal Safety
Skills for Children Course costs less than $25.00 per child.
That means if we prevent abuse in just one in 4,000 children we
reach, we have saved money- not to mention the immeasurable
suffering. MYTH #1: It's only abuse if it's violent. Fact:
Physical abuse is just one type of child abuse. Neglect and
emotional abuse can be just as damaging, and since they are more
subtle, others are less likely to intervene. MYTH #2: Only bad
people abuse their children. Fact: While it's easy to say that
only "bad people" abuse their children, it's not always so black
and white. Not all abusers are intentionally harming their
children. Many have been victims of abuse themselves, and don’t
know any other way to parent. Others may be struggling with
mental health issues or a substance abuse problem. MYTH #3:
Child abuse doesn't happen in “good” families. Fact: Child abuse
doesn't only happen in poor fa