6.6 million children!
Yearly, referrals to state child protective services involve 6.6 million children, and around 3.2 million of those children are subject to an investigated report.
The United States has One of the Worst Records
The United States has one of the worst records among industrialized nations – losing on average between four and seven children every day to child abuse and neglect.
Significantly Shorter Life Expectancy
Individuals who reported six or more adverse childhood experiences had an average life expectancy two decades shorter than those who reported none.
10 Seconds
A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds.