Sunny (Fanzhe) Ma

Book

A book that introduces what child abuse is and helps people to learn more facts about child abuse. The book includes illustrations and real stories. Children and adults can learn how to keep a healthy relationship from this book.

“There are many interacting causes of child abuse and neglect. Characteristics or circumstances of the abuser, the child, and the family may all contribute. In many cases, the abuser was abused as a child. Substance abuse has been identified as a key factor in a growing number of cases. In some cases abusers do not have the education and skills needed to raise a child, thus increasing the likelihood of abuse, and providing inadequate parental role models for future generations. Children who are ill, disabled, or otherwise perceived as different are more likely to be the targets of abuse. In the family, marital discord, domestic violence, unemployment and poverty, and social isolation are all factors that can precipitate abuse.”