http://www.kempe.org/ The Kempe Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1976, provides the education, advocacy and fundraising support for the work of The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect. Headquartered in Colorado, The Kempe Center is recognized as a world leader in child abuse treatment programs and for over forty years has been at the forefront in the fight against child abuse. http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=72 http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=72 In 2007 in the entire United States: (2007 Child Maltreatment Report, U.S. DHHS) 3.2 million children were investigated for child abuse and neglect Nearly 800,000 children were abused and neglected Over 1,700 children died from child abuse - 76% of the children were younger than age 4. Child abuse often happens to young children. Over half of the children who experienced abuse... http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43 http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43 4th National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (NIS-4) Fourth National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (NIS-4) executive summary and full NIS-4 report: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/abuse_neglect/natl_incid/index.html Other discussions about the decline can be found here: http://www.unh.edu/ccrc/Trends/index.html http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=798 http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=798 Tips for Caregivers Tips to Deal With Your Child Tips to Calm Yourself Tips to Deal With a Misbehaving Child Reasonable Discipline for Your Child Ways You Can Help Tips to Help Others Referrals and Support Services Tips to Deal With Your Child Children aren't born with a manual or 1-800 number. Sometimes we find ourselves without an answer to a challenging situation.... http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=799 http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=799 Education and Awareness Help Us All. Sometimes we worry about the children in our lives. At Kempe, we believe that it's everyone's job to ask the difficult questions in order to make sure that children are safe. How can I reasonably discipline a child? What can I do when I feel out of control with a child? What is the difference between discipline and abuse? What does the law... http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=455 http://www.kempe.org/index.php?s=43&item=455 Anyone can and should report suspected child abuse or neglect. If you think a child is being mistreated, take immediate action. Most states have a toll-free number for reporting. You can also call Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.4.A.Child (1.800.422.4453). When you call to make a report, you will be asked for specific information. We can all help prevent child abuse by...