WHAT IS

MALTREATMENT?

RECOGNIZING
CHILD ABUSE
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS ***:

Any form of neglect, abuse or

maltreatment (physical, sexual
or emotional abuse and/or ne-

Sudden changes in behavior

or school performance

glect), by other than accidental

means, of an individual under

Has not received help for

the age of 18 committed by a

physical or medical prob-

parent, caregiver and/or other

lems brought to the parents

individual performing in a cus-

attention

todial role (teacher, coach,

clergy, etc.).

Learning problems not a re-

PREVENT
CHILD
ABUSE

sult of specific physical or

psychological causes

TIPS FOR
PREVENTION

Lacks adult supervision

Overly compliant, passive or
withdrawn

Primary Prevention ****

Focus General public
Goal Stop maltreatment before it occurs
Secondary Prevention
Focus Individuals and/or families who are
at-risk
Goal To provide communities with high
likelihood of maltreatment access to services and programs
Tertiary Prevention
Focus Families who have experienced
maltreatment
Goal Prevent reoccurrence of maltreatment

Comes to school or activities

early, stays late or showing
signs of not wanting to go

home

Educating
families,
caring for kids

STATISTICS
PROGRAMS AND
SERVICES
KIDLINE (1.800.CHILDREN)

In 2013, there were 678,932 victims of child

abuse/neglect reported to Child Protective
Services *

Young children are most vulnerable (27%

under the age of 3) *

In 2013, approximately 1,520 children died

from abuse/neglect *

A non-Child Protective Service survey revealed 1 in 4 children experience some

form of maltreatment in their lifetimes *

In FY2013, 10,119 children were confirmed

as victims of child abuse/neglect in Louisiana
**

* Child Maltreatment Prevention. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/

violenceprevention/childmaltreatment

1-800-CHILDREN

** Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.pcal.org/

*** Child Abuse Prevention Association. (n.d.).
Retrieved from http://capacares.org/what-we-do/
additional-resources/
**** Child Welfare Information Gateway. (n.d.).
Framework for prevention of child maltreatment. Retrieved from https://
www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/
overview/framework/

THE FAMILY NURTURING CENTER OF LA

A network of evidence-based parenting programs. It
includes a structured, 16-week parenting program
designed to help parents and children reduce dysfunction and build positive, healthy relationships. Shorter,
community-based parenting workshops are also available.

Louisiana is estimated to spend approximately $1.2 billion each year on direct and
indirect consequences of child abuse **

A statewide, telephone service

offering crises intervention, support, parenting information and
referrals. KIDLINE is also the
designated support and information line for Louisianas Safe
Haven Law, which allows a parent
to safely give up an unwanted infant.

REFERENCES

90% of child sexual abuse committed by

someone the child
knows **

COUNSELING
Individual, group and/or family sessions provided to
children and adults who have experienced child abuse
or neglect. Counseling services strive to improve
stress management skills, emotional well being, depression, anxiety, personal self-esteem, family relationships,
parenting skills, safety skills, conflict resolution skills
and communication skills.

Hope Overcomes
14298 Hwy 17 N.
Bossier City LA
318-111-7890

http://hopeovercomes.weebly.com/
Louisiana...taking a
step in the right
direction.