Child Abuse and Neglect Fact Sheet

Author: Children's Defense Fund Publisher: Children's Defense Fund Publication: Leave No Child Behind Document Date:                  2000 Category: Children > Abandoned Children Related Categories: Children > Foster Home Care Crime And Violence > Child Abuse/Neglect Crime And Violence > Domestic Violence/Abuse Family Relations > Parent/Adult Child Relations Parenthood/Childrearing > Foster Homes/Parenting Parenthood/Childrearing > Grandparents as Parents Parenthood/Childrearing > Nonparental Care   This paper looks at the extent of child abuse and neglect in America and addresses several contributing factors, such as domestic violence and alcoholism. It also discusses statistics pertaining to the foster care system and the care of children by non-parental relatives. Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link