Unemployment, poverty, and financial stress are the strongest precipitators of child abuse. Last year, the number of children battered to death was higher than it has been in ten years. There are now more than 5,000 monthly calls to the child abuse reporting hotline, a number substantially higher than it has been in years.

Far too many kids experience a childhood lacking the encouragement, guidance, and care they deserve. Our programs at Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey are effectively creating another reality for them. A better reality.

Our work prevents child abuse. It also saves dollars, prevents crime, reduces substance use, improves health outcomes and prepares a responsible, capable, workforce. Is there a better investment?

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