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How to safely respond if you see a parent verbally abusing their child

Queensland Child Safety staff say they take all reports of child abuse seriously, including verbal or emotional abuse.  (Supplied: Unsplash/Ksenia Makagonova)

Overhearing a parent verbally abuse their child can be confronting, but child safety workers say people can respond to ensure everyone involved remains safe.

Belinda Edwards and Karen McGrath have almost 50 years of frontline experience with the Queensland Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs.

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