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Mary Ellen McCormick Case
- In 1874, Mary Ellen McCormick's abuse case led to child abuse legislation.
- It was prosecuted as animal cruelty due to lack of child protection laws.
Shifting Views on Abuse
- Societal views on child abuse have fluctuated over time.
- The 1960s saw a belief that child sexual abuse was rare and minimally traumatic.
Media and Moral Panic
- In 1977, media began reporting on child sexual abuse within families.
- Anita Bryant's "Save the Children" campaign linked homosexuality to child abuse.