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Trusted Resources for Help
Together Let's Break the Silence
Trusted Resources for Help
If you or someone you know needs support, these organizations provide confidential guidance and assistance:
Trusted Resources for Help
If you or someone you know needs support, these organizations provide confidential guidance and assistance:
Understanding Child Abuse
Physical
Intentional physical harm that results in injury or pain.
Emotional Abuse
Ongoing behaviors that damage a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being.
Sexual Abuse
Any sexual activity involving a child, including exploitation or exposure.
Neglect
Failure to meet a child’s basic needs for safety, supervision, food, shelter, or medical care.
Abuse can happen once—or over time. Both are serious.
Signs a Child May Be Experiencing Abuse
Awareness begins with noticing changes and patterns.
Behavioral Signs
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Withdrawal from friends or activities
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Sudden mood or behavior changes
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Fear of certain people or places
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Regression to younger behaviors
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Difficulty sleeping
Physical or Situational Signs
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Unexplained injuries or repeated “accidents”
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Poor hygiene or consistently unmet needs
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Frequent absences from school
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Inappropriate clothing for weather or conditions
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Lack of supervision or unsafe environments
You don’t need proof to take action. Concern is enough.
Reporting is about Protection - not punishment
What Can You Do
If a child is in immediate danger: Call 911
If you suspect abuse or neglect: Contact your local Child Protective Services (CPS)
If you’re unsure: Speak with a mandated reporter such as a teacher, counselor, doctor, nurse, or social worker
At Give a Child a Voice, we raise awareness, educate our communities,
amd help families find trusted support
Where Silence Ends, a Child's Voice Begins
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