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CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON

CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON. In 2011… 2,500 reports of abuse and neglect Child abuse happens early in life Child abuse most often happens in the privacy of our homes Family members are most often responsible for the abuse or neglect. CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON.

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CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON

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  1. CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON • In 2011… • 2,500 reports of abuse and neglect • Child abuse happens early in life • Child abuse most often happens in the privacy of our homes • Family members are most often responsible for the abuse or neglect

  2. CHILD ABUSE IN CENTRAL OREGON • Stress factors present in families where there is child abuse include: • drug /alcohol abuse • domestic violence • Involvement with law enforcement • Over 200 children spent at least one day in foster care • Human trafficking victims are 14-17 years old • Nationally 1:4 girls and 1:6 boys victims of child sexual abuse

  3. COST OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT • Trauma results in increased likelihood of: • criminal behavior • substance abuse • health problems • poor academic outcomes • Costs to our community: • juvenile and adult criminal justice • law enforcement • courts • physical and mental health • foster care • special education • lost worker productivity

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