Child abuse have been documented since 1875 when child abuse cases were reported. . In 1875 the first organization that was devoted to protect children from abuse was created. The organization was Newyork society for the prevention of cruelty to children.the first juvenile court was created in Chicago in 1899. In 1967 most states started placing laws that made the government take care of children that suffered from all kinds of abuse.
In 1965 a Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Act passed that amends any school whether it is elementary or secondary education to authorize programs that bring awareness and prevention to the issue. This has help bring awareness to the issue and has showed victims that there is help out there for them to take and that they are not alone, also the programs have taught parents how to protect their children from being put in a situation like that. In Illinois there is a law that prohibits anyone from inflicting or committing physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, or emotional/mental injury. Illinois also passed the Erin's law which is another thing that brings awareness and prevention to child sexual abuse.
In 1965 a Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Act passed that amends any school whether it is elementary or secondary education to authorize programs that bring awareness and prevention to the issue. This has help bring awareness to the issue and has showed victims that there is help out there for them to take and that they are not alone, also the programs have taught parents how to protect their children from being put in a situation like that. In Illinois there is a law that prohibits anyone from inflicting or committing physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, sexual exploitation, or emotional/mental injury. Illinois also passed the Erin's law which is another thing that brings awareness and prevention to child sexual abuse.
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"S. 1665 - Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Act." Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Act. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016.
"Child Abuse Laws State-by-State - FindLaw." Findlaw. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2016.
Erin's Law." Erin's Law. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2016