FAQ: What You Should Know About Child Abuse (For Children Ages 6-11)

Contents

• What is child abuse?

• Who abuses kids?

• Why would someone abuse a kid?

• Is it my fault if this happens to me?

• How can I stop it?

• Will anyone believe me?

• What will happen to the abuser if I tell?

• Warning Signs

• If You Need Help

• Things To Remember

• Resources for Information and Assistance

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This brochure was developed by the National Center for Victims of Crime under a project supported by Grant No. 97-VF-GX-K007 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.