Child abuse in West Virginia
May 23rd, 2008 by Erica
Child abuse is a huge problem in the United States, and West Virginia is no exception. In fact, in 2005 (the last year for which data was available) WV had the highest child abuse referral rate in the nation–about one referral for every 10 children. The same year, West Virginia also had the second-highest child death rate from abuse and neglect.
How can one recognize the signs of child abuse and do something about it? In the video below, Emily Chittenden, an AmeriCorps*VISTA at the Child and Youth Advocacy Center in Lewisburg, WV, answers those questions.
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May 28th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Great video, Erica. It’s always shocking how many kids are abused in this world. Emily’s advice is very helpful for any concerned adults.