Debra Schneider, the CHIPS Center Executive Director, says there were over 26,000 reported child abuse cases in the state in 2021.
. Their victim advocate Rachel Dawson says they’re talking to an increased number of child witnesses to abuse. She says they regularly speak with kids about a number of issues: 70% sexually abused children, 20% physically abused children, and 10% are child witnesses. Following the pandemic, Dawson noticed an increase in witnesses.
Many abuse cases go unreported though because children are afraid to speak up, so Schneider says it’s important for adults to pay attention to the signs.
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