CHILD MARRIAGE IT HAPPENS MORE THAN YOU THINKCHILD USA considers "child marriage" to be a form of "forced marriage," as minors are legally incapable of providing consent. CHILD USA defines  "child marriage" as a formal marriage or informal union where one or both parties is under the age of...

ABUSE & NEGLECT OF ATHLETESCHILD USA is investigating sexual abuse in youth sports programs to ensure sports organizations protect our children – rather than harm them. Child athletes appear to face a higher rate of abuse and neglect than the average child. We’re asking why – and what can be...

INTERDISCIPLINARY ISSUES CHILD USA’S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN CHILDREN'S RIGHTSAt CHILD USA, we investigate, inform, and impact the laws that should protect our children and their civil liberties to keep them safe from sexual abuse.  Millions of children's rights are violated every...