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When children disclose abuse but fear the consequences of reporting

I coach youth soccer and one of my players told me his dad hits him, but he begged me not to tell anyone because he's scared he'll get taken away from his little sister.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

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A trusted adult faces the complex reality that child protection systems may create additional trauma for the very children they're designed to help.

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