The Effects of Physical Child Abuse

  A 2011 survey by Beatbullying found that a third of 16 to 25 year olds suffered a severe physical attack during childhood by a fellow young person. 19% of these young people went on to suffer from an eating disorder, 17% were prescribed anti-depressants and 7% became involved in drink or drugs.

Adults who suffered physical abuse by a parent or guardian when they were a child, may as an adult suffer from:

  • A permanent physical injury
  • Brain damage
  • Disability
  • Emotional and behavioural problems
  • Difficulties with their personal relationships
  • A higher likelihood that they will abuse their own children

If you would like to speak to someone about your own experience of child abuse or you are concerned about a child's safety call Childline on 0800 1111 or the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.


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