Child Abuse Prevention Information

The effects of child abuse and neglect is often life-changing and tragically, sometimes life-ending. So what is child abuse and neglect?

Over 5000 reports of child abuse were handled by the hotline for Seminole County in 2013.

Did you know?

80% of prison inmates report being physically and/or sexually abused.
Children who have been abused are:
- 103% more likely to smoke
- 43% more likely to become suicidal
- 103% more likely to become an alcoholic
- 192% more likely to develop a drug addiction

The monetary cost of child abuse and neglect in Florida is $10 Billion Annually ($124 Billion Nationwide)

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, get involved and make a call. You can even contact the tipline annonymously.