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21 Oct: Reporting for Change: How Media Coverage Can Impact Child Abuse Prevention

Did you know that roughly  1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect (Manual RedEye, 2021)? While media portrayals of child abuse can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes or sensationalize the issue, they have also been instrumental in raising public awareness and prompting political action (Manual RedEye, 2021; Goddard & Saunders, 2002). The media has played a key role in shaping societal understanding of Child Abuse, defining what is considered normal behavior and what constitutes abuse.