Hi folks, April is Child Abuse Awareness Month; some thoughts, statistics and a song to share – live performance of “Brush Away Your Tears” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flI53asdrvg
“It shouldn’t hurt to be a child.” – Unknown
“Child abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime.” – Herbert Ward
“Survivors of abuse show us the strength of their personal spirit every time they smile.” – Jeanne McElvaney
“It’s not your fault.” – Unknown
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the total lifetime cost of confirmed child maltreatment cases in the United States was approximately $428 billion in 2018. This economic burden is comparable to the cost of other significant public health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease.
