Child Sexual Abuse: America's Silent Epidemic - Illinois

Chris Engel 10/6/136:30 PM

" Teaching our kids about sexual abuse isn't easy, but it's a lesson they're now learning in school thanks to a law named after an Illinois woman who was abused as a kid. Today Erin Merryn was in Rockford teaching how to recognize and report abuse....

"Some doctors say the reason more kids don't tell people they're being abused is because they don't understand that's what's happening to them. Doctors say it can be difficult to notice signs of abuse but if we suspect a child is a victim report it without hesitation.

"Erin's law has been passed in 8 states. Legislation is pending in 11 other states."

http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Child-Sexual-Abuse-Americas-Silent-Epidemic-226619281.html

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