Study: Half of U.S. kids assaulted each year

More than 60% of youngsters had either direct or indirect exposure to violence within the past year, according to a U.S. government survey that looked at past-year and lifetime exposure to violence among children aged 17 and younger.

The survey also found that:

— Nearly half the children surveyed were assaulted at least once in the past year, and more than one in 10 were injured as a result.
— Nearly one-quarter of the children were the victim of a robbery, vandalism or theft.

— About 10% were victims of maltreatment (including physical and emotional abuse, neglect or a family abduction), and one in 16 were victimized sexually. (Read More)