"Child abuse kills more children in America than do accidental falls, drowning, choking on food, suffocation or fires in the home." - United States Department of Justice
FACTS ABOUT CHILD ABUSE:
Child molestation remains a crime most often perpetrated by relatives and acquaintances rather than strangers. (United States Department of Justice)
The actual incidence of abuse and neglect is estimated to be 3 times greater than the number reported to authorities. (United States Department of Justice)
More than half the child victims of rape or sexual assault are age 12 or younger. (United States Department of Justice)
Head trauma is the leading cause of death among babies. This included Shaken Baby Syndrome (the manual shaking of a baby in a whiplashing motion). (United States Department of Justice)
More than 3 children die each day as a result of parental maltreatment. (National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse)
An estimated half of all homes with adult violence also involve child abuse or neglect. (United States Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect)
It's in the numbers 
