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Child abuse in the U.S. - number of victims by gender 2016
Number of child abuse cases in the U.S. in 2016, by gender of the victim

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Number of child abuse cases | |
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Girls | 342,203 |
Boys | 326,707 |
Unknown | 2,712 |
Number of child abuse cases | |
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Girls | 342,203 |
Boys | 326,707 |
Unknown | 2,712 |
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- February 2018
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2016
- Supplementary notes
- 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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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2016
- Supplementary notes
- 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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- Fatalities
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- Number of child fatalities due to abuse or maltreatment in the U.S. in 2016, by sex of victimChild abuse in the U.S. - number of fatalities 2016, by sex
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- Preventive services
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- Lifetime costs
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