New research carried out by Act for Kids has revealed that one third of people in Australia experienced emotional abuse in their childhood.To coincide with Child Protection Week (4th - 10th September), Act for Kids is calling for everyone to be vigilant to suspected emotional abuse as 40% of those surveyed said they do not feel confident they know how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. Emotional abuse is a growing issue which accounts for almost half (43%) of confirmed cases of child abuse, making it the most prevalent form of abuse in Australia
New research carried out by Act for Kids has revealed that one third of people in Australia experienced emotional abuse in their childhood.To coincide with Child Protection Week (4th - 10th September), Act for Kids is calling for everyone to be vigilant to suspected emotional abuse as 40% of those surveyed said they do not feel confident they know how to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. Emotional abuse is a growing issue which accounts for almost half (43%) of confirmed cases of child abuse, making it the most prevalent form of abuse in Australia
