Know The Facts

• What is child abuse?
• Signs of Abuse & Neglect
• Effects of Child Abuse & Neglect on Children
• The Cost of Abuse
• Child Abuse & Neglect in Virginia
• Keys to Prevention
• Resources for Parents
• Report Suspected Abuse

Know the Facts

The Cost of Abuse

It is estimated that the United States spends $258 million each day as a result of child abuse and neglect.

That includes the costs of:

• Medical treatment
• Mental health treatment
• Judicial System
• Law Enforcement
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Special Education
• Adult Criminality
• Lost Productivity to Society

Research has shown that the best way to positively impact abused and/or neglected children is to improve their parents' functioning and their home environment.