In this article, we will discuss the different types of child abuse and neglect. How this affects all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities is represented among both perpetrators and victims of abuse and neglect, with no particular group protected. In 2005, an estimated 3.3 million children were reported to have been abused or neglected and the subject of investigations or evaluations by state and local child welfare agencies. Approximately 940,500 children were victims of maltreatment (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). In 2005, an estimated 1,460 children died due to abuse or neglect. More than 75 percent of the children killed were under 4 years old. More than 40 percent of child deaths were attributed to neglect. Physical abuse was also a major contributor to child deaths (USDHHS, 2007). In this article we will discuss the different types of child abuse and neglect, the Division of Family Services/approaches to treating child abuse and neglect, how other agencies approach of child abuse and neglect. Define/Explore the Problem What is child abuse and neglect? Child abuse” means harm or threat of harm to the health or well-being of a child that occurs through non-accidental physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or maltreatment, by a parent, legal guardian or other person responsible for the health or well-being of the child. “Child neglect” means harm or threat of harm to the health or well-being of a child by a parent, legal guardian or other person responsible for the health or welfare of a child. welfare of the child, which occurs through any of the following: Negligent treatment, including the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter or medical care. Wh...... middle of paper ......ly 6 million children, one report can include multiple children. The United States has the worst record among industrialized countries, losing five children every day to abuse-related deaths. Conclusion Preventing child abuse and neglect is a powerful, life-saving investment. Unfortunately, it's hard to say we're doing much to help. Another thing I've learned is to teach our children the proper names of their body parts. Watching the stewards tend to the kids was an eye opener because I told my son his penis was a hot dog. But after watching this and the little girl in the video telling the teacher that her dad ate his cookie last night, she was referring to her vagina. I think if we should talk about child abuse more often, especially the younger generation. Teach them why they are young, they will be more aware of what is right and what is wrong..