Child abduction and abuse prevention: teaching your kids how to stay safe
Dr. Mark Hudson shares tips on talking to your child about abduction and abuse, difficult but important topics.
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Ensure every kid has safe, healthy childhood
Children are at risk of a number of forms of maltreatment — physical and verbal abuse, neglect, drug endangerment and exploitation — and about 1 in 10 children is sexually abused before the age of 18.
Take proactive approach to preventing sexual abuse
It’s important for parents to be aware of the risk of sexual abuse in young children and to take steps toward prevention.
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When abuse happens, it affects all areas of a child's well being. Midwest Children's Resource Center (MCRC), provides the care kids need to help them return to a productive, hopeful future.
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Kids who come through the doors of Midwest Children's Resource Center (MCRC) have been through some of the scariest moments of their life. We do everything possible to make them feel safe and comfortable when they're here, and help them transition successfully to the future.