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Child abuse (which includes neglect) is a public health crisis. It's been estimated that one in FOUR girls and one in SIX boys experiences sexual assault before they turn 18. There are more sexual assault victims under 18 years old than over 18. One in ten people in the United States have experienced at least three Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) before their 18th birthday. Untreated, an ACE "score" of 3 or above leads to chronic and life-threatening health & relationship disorders. (For example: addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, heart problems, cancer, chronic fatigue, chronic pain...) Learn more and get involved.
"For I was hungry & you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty & you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me..."