FACTS ABOUT CHILD ABUSE

Submitted by Danielle Oakes

Approximately 5 children die every day because of child abuse in Canada.

1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5 boys will be sexually abused before they reach age 18.

90 percent of child sexual abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way, 68% are abused by a family member.

Most children become victims of abuse and neglect at 18 months of age or younger.

In 2010, 1,537 children died of abuse or neglect.

-79.4 percent were under the age of 4

-47.7 percent were under the age of 1.

3.6 million cases of child abuse are reported every year in Canada and the number of children involved in these reports is 6 million.

Abused and neglected children are 11 times more likely to engage in criminal behavior as an adult.

About 80 percent of 21 year olds who were abused as children met criteria for at least one psychological disorder.

14 percent of all men and 36 percent of all women in prison were abused as children.

If you suspect a child is being abused contact Akwesasne Child and Family Services at 613 575-2341 ext. 3139.

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