Child Abuse
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If you need to report possible abuse or neglect, or have a question regarding possible abuse or neglect, please contact your local DDS office at (864) 585-1445 or Law Enforcement. How can you tell if a child is being abused?Children who are physically abused may:
Children who are sexually abused may:
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There are four major types of maltreatment: neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Although any of the forms may be found separately, they often occur together.
The goal of child abuse prevention is simple – to stop child abuse and neglect from happening in the first place, sparing children and families emotional and physical trauma and decreasing the need for costly intervention and treatment services.
The best way to prevent child abuse and neglect is to support families and provide parents with the skills and resources they need.