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Abuse 
Explains how to recognize symptoms of abuse, identifies long-term effects, and tells where to get help.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/families/family_abuse.html
ChildHelpUSA: Kids Only 
Identifies common types of abuse and provides a 24-hour hotline for children and teens who are being abused.
http://www.childhelpusa.org/forkids_help.htm
Children's Refuge 
Offers a place to play, learn, tell jokes, chat with peers (monitored), links to safe sites, downloadable online games, and the option to ask for help and report child abuse.
http://www.childrensrefuge.com/
End Child Abuse 
Provides answers to common questions, safety tips, and information for children who are being violated.
http://www.childabuse.org/forkidsnew.htm
Help For Kids 
Designed by a kid for kids dealing with emotional abuse and/or bullying. Explains why some people abuse others, why it is wrong, and how to overcome it. Includes links to other places to go for help
http://helpforkids.bravehost.com
How to Handle Abuse 
Hitting, grabbing, and yelling can all be kinds of abuse. This site talks about what abuse is and what to do about it.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/handle_abuse.html
Love Our Children USA 
Information for kids and teens on recognizing and reporting child abuse. Includes national hotlines for a number of protective agencies.
http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/kidsteens.php
Shaken Baby Syndrome 
Two prize-winning student essays. When an angry or frustrated adult shakes a baby so hard its brain sloshes around inside the skull, death or permanent injury can result.
http://cfc.state.ky.us/cfconline/03feb/Good%20Sam1.htm
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