Over 3 million reports of child abuse are made each year in the United States, involving an estimated 6 million children. Abused children are more likely to experience teen pregnancy and practice unsafe sex, putting them at greater risk for diseases. The high numbers of child abuse reports and affected children show that abuse is a serious problem.
5. • Over 3 million reports of child abuse are made every
year in the United States; however, those reports can
include multiple children. In 2009, approximately 3.3
million child abuse reports and allegations were made
involving an estimated 6 million children.
Before reading this I would never have expected the number of
children abused to be so high. It is very sad that so many children live
in fear of family members and loved ones.
6. Abused children are 25% more likely to experience teen
pregnancy.
Abused teens are less likely to practice safe sex, putting them at
greater risk for STDs.
There statists were also very
insightful.
This website gave great
information and the charts
really helped me
understand the information.