Risk Factors
For Child Abuse
Individual Risk Factors:
History of being abused or neglected
Mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety)
Substance abuse
Low self-esteem
Aggressive behavior
Family Risk Factors:
Domestic violence
Poverty
Unemployment
Family conflict
Parental substance abuse
Large family size
Unplanned pregnancy
Community Risk Factors:
High crime rates, Lack of access to social services, Societal norms that condone violence, and Limited community support.
Other Risk Factors:
Child's characteristics (e.g., disability, temperament)
Lack of parenting skills
Social isolation
Exposure to violence in the media
Societal Risk Factors:
Inequality, Lack of affordable housing, Inadequate healthcare access, and Lack of policies to protect children.