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CHILDHELP April Metheney 1

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AT LEAST 676,596 CHILDREN IN THE U.S. WERE ABUSED IN 2011 2

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Advocates for children who have suffered abuse Special police unit In house CPS Specially trained forensic interviewers Therapists Playroom specifically designed to put children at ease 3

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Childhelp was Established in 1959 by Sarah OMeara and Yvonne Fedderson. It is a nonprofit organization that operates centers throughout the United States. They also operate a 24/7 abuse hotline, as well as programs focused on prevention. 4

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TYPES OF ABUSE 5

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YOU CAN HELP TOO! Get Involved 7 Donat e Your Time Unused Toys

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