If the
world were a village of 100 people, 22 would speak a Chinese
dialect, 20 would earn less than a dollar a day,
17 would not be
able to read or write,
60 would always be hungry
and 24 would
have a television in their home. (complete
article)
There can be nothing
more devastating to a child than abuse and violence at
home. Home should be a sanctuary, a safe harbor from any
storm. Yet, for many children, home is a place of danger
and fear of an abusive adult.