Skip to content

Author: Mark Schwartz

Mark Schwartz is a dedicated child protection advocate and co-founder of Child Protection Global Network (CPGN). With a strong background in community development and public education, he focuses on raising awareness about the realities of child abuse and neglect. Mark leads outreach efforts to inform families, educators, and communities about the importance of recognizing warning signs and reporting abuse. His work is driven by a deep belief that informed communities are the first line of defense in protecting children.

Child Abuse in School: Red Flags, Case Studies, and Necessary Changes

The principal goal of school is to help children learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. However, for some children, school becomes a place….

Institutional Child Abuse: Understanding and Preventing

Institutional child abuse is one of the most alarming forms of child maltreatment. It occurs in environments that are meant to protect and support children….

Intrafamilial Child Torture: Most Extreme Form of Child Abuse

Intrafamilial child torture is one of the most severe and disturbing forms of child abuse. It occurs within the family….

What Is Child Sexual Abuse? Causes, Signs & Prevention

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a profoundly harmful crime where a minor is used for sexual stimulation by an adult or older adolescent. This abuse can happen through physical acts…

Is Spanking Child Abuse? Understanding Its Impact and How to Protect Children

Spanking has been a long-debated form of discipline, but is spanking child abuse? Many parents use spanking as a way to control behavior, but the effects and risks associated…

Child Neglect: Recognizing the Harm and Safeguarding Their Future

Child neglect is a severe and often overlooked form of child abuse that can have devastating and long-lasting effects on a child’s well-being. Unlike physical abuse…

Understanding Medical Child Abuse: Prevention, Effects & Treatment

Medical child abuse (MCA) is a rare but profoundly dangerous form of child maltreatment that affects an estimated 0.5 to 2.0 per 100,000 children globally…

Understanding Physical Child Abuse: Prevention, Effects & Treatment

definition of physical child abuse

Child physical abuse is a serious issue that affects millions of children every year. The impact is far-reaching, and its effects are felt not just in childhood, but throughout adulthood….

What Is Emotional Child Abuse? Signs, Types, and Long-Term Effects

what is emotional child abuse

Emotional child abuse—also known as child mental abuse or psychological abuse of a child—refers to a pattern of behaviour that harms a child’s emotional development and self-worth…

Is Corporal Punishment Abuse: The Truth According to Child Protection Experts

Across the world, the use of physical discipline on children remains a deeply controversial subject. While some defend…

← Previous
Next →

All rights reserved