CHILD ABUSE

Child Abuse

Child Abuse

Introduction

Child abuse is a global problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 40 million children between birth and 14 years of age are abused or neglected annually around the world. Thus, child abuse is found across all societies and cultures, almost always surrounded by secrecy and denial. The exact number of children who are abused is not renowned due to under recognition and underreporting (Sgroi, 1982, 11).

Children are often too juvenile to understand or to broadcast what is happening. Moreover, because abuse is often perpetrated by parents or caregivers, even when children realize that they are ...