Every Day, 22 Children in Georgia are the Victims of Abuse or Neglect. (CASA)
118 incidents of child abuse or neglect are reported daily in the State of Georgia. (CASA)
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study demonstrates…
Children who have experienced trauma are more likely to engage in early initiation of smoking, sexual activity, illicit drug use, and suicide.
Children with multiple traumas have significantly higher rates of heart disease, chronic pulmonary lung disease, hepatitis, depression, and diabetes.
According to the National Institute of Justice, abused and neglected children are…
59% more likely to be arrested for juvenile crime.
28% more likely to be arrested as an adult.
Every 9 minutes, Child Protective Services substantiates, or finds evidence for, a claim of child sex abuse. (RAINN.org)
From 2009-2013, Child Protective Services agencies substantiated, or found strong evidence to indicate that, 63,000 children a year were victims of sexual abuse. (RAINN.org)
The effects of child sexual abuse can be long-lasting and affect the victim’s mental health. Victims are more likely than non-victims to experience the following mental health challenges (RAINN.org):
About 4 times more likely to develop symptoms of drug abuse
About 4 times more likely to experience PTSD as adults
About 3 times more likely to experience a major depressive episode as adults
If you are in Georgia and you suspect any form of child abuse, contact DFCS or your local law enforcement agency immediately.
