The Children's Bureau of the Department of Health and Human Services reported these alarming 2019 national statistics:

• On average in the United States, every day more than five children died of abuse and neglect, but the actual number is likely higher, due in part to underreporting.
• Almost 80 percent of these deaths were caused by a parent.
• More than 75 percent of the reported victims were under four years of age.

Report child abuse — it's the law

If you have reasons to believe a child may be a victim of physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect, you are required by law to report it immediately to the local child protective service office or law enforcement.

Dodge	507-431-5725
Fillmore	507-765-2175
Freeborn	507-377-5400
Goodhue	651-385-3155
Houston	507-725-5811
Mower	507-437-9700
Olmsted	507-328-6400
Wabasha	651-565-3351
Waseca	507-835-0560
Winona	507-457-6500

Related links

• Minnesota Children's Alliance
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• National Children's Alliance
• National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Nov. 01, 2023

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/childrens-center/child-family-advocacy-center/child-abuse-facts-resources