Child Abuse Child Abuse is a major problem in our society today. According to child protective service (CPS) agencies in the United States. Child Abuse and neglects shows 1.7% increase over the number children reported in 1996. More people are starting to report child abuse, reporting levels have increased 41% between 1988 and 1997. There are four forms of child maltreatment: emotional abuse, neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Emotional Abuse: Also known as: verbal abuse and mental abuse. Includes acts or the failures to act by parents or caretakers that have caused or could....

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