More Than Five Children Die As A Result of Child Abuse Every Day In the U.S

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

If a disease killed or maimed as many children as abuse does; the AMA would declare a pandemic; Pharmaceutical companies would be awarded billions of dollars to develop a vaccine or pill to numb the pain or body parts are cut out—and it is a well-known fact—vaccines, pills and cutting out body parts cures nothing.

Guest Blog – Noted Child Advocate Underscores Historical Roots Of ‘Whoopings’

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

“To fight child abuse, it’s not enough just to remove children from dangerous situations, or to investigate allegations of child abuse,” Patton said. “Social service professionals and others engaged in the fight need to become culturally competent by developing a stronger understanding of the link between child abuse and the history of personal and cultural trauma.”