This document summarizes information about child abuse. It defines child abuse and categorizes it into 4 groups: neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and psychological abuse. It provides statistics on child abuse worldwide and in Hong Kong. It discusses contributing factors for child abuse including personal, child, environmental, and parental characteristics. It outlines consequences of child abuse that are physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal. It discusses preventive methods undertaken by governments, NGOs, and individuals. Finally, it presents perspectives on child abuse from God's word.