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Child abuse in the U.S. - distribution by age of victim 2011

 

Number of cases of child abuse in the U.S. in 2011, by age of victim

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United States; Administration for Children & Families; US Department of Health and Human Services; 2011 Source: Administration for Children & Families; US Department of Health and Human Services


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This statistic shows the number of cases of child abuse in the U.S. in 2011, by age of victim. In 2011, a total number of 133,942 children aged one year and younger were abused in the United States.

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Survey time period 2011
Object of investigation Child abuse by age of victim
Region United States
Macroregion North-America only
Type Ranking
Category other
Relevance 4
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Published by Children's Bureau
Release date December 2012
Further information Based on State submissions to National Child Absuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS)of alleged child abuse and neglect. NCANDS collects case level data on children who received child protective services response in the form of an investigative or alternative response. Each state has its own definition of child abuse and neglect based on standards set by federal law. Child abuse is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm.
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