Child Abuse
Child abuse can cost children their futures. Learn about child abuse. Get involved. Give children in crisis the chance for change.
“Child abuse casts a shadow the length of a lifetime.” - Henry Ward
In the United States, someone reports child abuse every 10 seconds. Four children die each day because of abuse and neglect. Children who become victims of abuse and neglect can suffer not only when they're young, but carry the physical, emotional, and psychological scars from abuse throughout their lifetime.
As the nation's largest victim services agency, Safe Horizon offers programs and services that address child abuse, by raising awareness and providing direct services to child victims. We can give children their chance to heal and recover from abuse, and to regain the safer, brighter futures they deserve.
Learn About Child Abuse & Neglect
Child abuse is the maltreatment of children, whether in the form of physical, mental, emotional, or other forms of abuse. Learn more.
Get the Facts About Child Abuse
Child abuse can cost an estimated $124 billion over a lifetime to communities. Find more statistics about child abuse.
Recognize Signs of Child Abuse
Safe Horizon offers our 10 Signs of Child Abuse guide along with other resources to help you recognize child abuse and neglect.
Helping Child Victims of Abuse
Safe Horizon's four Child Advocacy Centers provide healing, hope, and justice to more than 5,000 children each year. Learn more.
Healing After Crisis
Alyson was one of thousands of child victims who found safety and support from Safe Horizon. See more videos or read how we help children through our programs and services.
Help Children in Crisis
You can help make a difference for thousands of young victims today so they can have better tomorrows. Find out how to
Report a case of child abuse or
Ensure children receive critical services through Safe Horizon.
