Child abuse can be physical injury of a child, neglect, emotional abuse or sexual abuse. It happens to children of all ages, from birth up to 18 yrs of age, from any social background or ethnic group. It can involve a parent, another family member or someone else they know well in addition to someone not known to the child.

For more information on this subject and a list of frequently asked questions please visit the Sandwell Council website.

Useful Links:

Save the Children

NSPCC