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FACT SHEET | Child Maltreatment

Child maltreatment includes harm to a child in the form of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or neglect by a parent, caregiver, or authorized custodian such as a coach, teacher, or clergyperson.

Increased awareness and education about the issue can help communities prevent it before it happens.

This fact sheet provides an overview and current statistics about child maltreatment.