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Emotional- which is 8% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is commonly defined as the systematic tearing down of another human being.

Sexual- It is very difficult for most people to talk about sexual abuse and even more difficult for society as a whole to acknowledge that the sexual abuse of children of all ages-- including infants-- happens everyday in the United States.

Neglect- Child neglect which is 63% of all substantiated cases of child abuse, is the most common form of child maltreatment reported to child protective services.

Shaken Baby Syndrome- When a baby is vigorously shaken, the head moves back and forth.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-
is a leading cause of mental retardation. This consumes of when woman are pregnant and they drink alcohol.


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