Child abuse is a serious problem in the United States, with over 5 children dying every day due to abuse and neglect. Reports of child abuse are made every 10 seconds, and in 2009 there were over 3 million reports involving around 6 million children. Children who experience abuse are more likely to engage in criminal behavior and violent crimes as juveniles and adults. Poverty is a significant risk factor, with children in families below $15,000 annual income 25 times more likely to experience neglect or abuse. Child abuse costs over $100 billion annually and can have generational impacts if behavioral patterns are passed down through families.