This statistic shows the number of child abuse victims in the U.S. in 2015, by perpetrator relationship. In 2015, about 129,837 children in the U.S. were abused by both their mother and father.
Number of child abuse victims in the U.S. in 2015, by perpetrator relationship
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| Relationship to child | Number of victims |
|---|---|
| Mother | 257,409 |
| Father | 132,738 |
| Mother and father | 129,837 |
| Mother and Nonparent(s) | 43,347 |
| Relative (male) | 19,139 |
| Other | 17,114 |
| Partner of parent (male) | 16,882 |
| Relative (female) | 10,524 |
| More than one nonparental perpetrator | 6,964 |
| Father and Nonparent(s) | 6,828 |
| Mother, Father, and Nonparent | 6,036 |
| Friend and neighbor | 4,254 |
| Child daycare provider | 2,208 |
| Partner of parent (female) | 2,032 |
| Legal guardian | 1,473 |
| Foster parent | 1,424 |
| Other professional | 1,083 |
| Group home and residential facility staff | 517 |
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- January 2017
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- United States
- Survey time period
- 2015
- 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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