According to the Child Maltreatment 2022 Summary, the most common type of child maltreatment is neglect, followed by physical and sexual abuse. In the past year, at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the United States. In 2020, child abuse and neglect resulted in the death of 1,750 children.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the importance of working to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. There are multiple ways you can raise awareness about child and family well-being and implement effective strategies to support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Take a look and get engaged!

Get Involved:

• Download and share the 2023/2024 Prevention Resource Guide to identify innovative ways to help children and families thrive.
• Download and implement Protective Factors Conversation Guides when engaging caregivers in personalized conversations around topics such as nurturing, parental resilience, and concrete support.
• Support parents and caregivers of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in preventing sexual abuse through our Sexual Health Resource Toolkit.
• Learn about federal and state child abuse reporting laws and how to develop proper protocols to keep youth safe.