This statistic shows the number of child fatalities due to abuse or maltreatment in the U.S. from 2007 to 2016. In 201, about 1,700 children died due to abuse.
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Number of child fatalities due to abuse or maltreatment in the U.S. from 2007 to 2016
This statistic shows the number of child fatalities due to abuse or maltreatment in the U.S. from 2007 to 2016. In 201, about 1,700 children died due to abuse.
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| Number of victims | |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,608 |
| 2008 | 1,666 |
| 2009 | 1,685 |
| 2010 | 1,563 |
| 2011 | 1,575 |
| 2012 | 1,621 |
| 2013 | 1,551 |
| 2014 | 1,588 |
| 2015 | 1,589 |
| 2016 | 1,700 |
| Number of victims | |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,608 |
| 2008 | 1,666 |
| 2009 | 1,685 |
| 2010 | 1,563 |
| 2011 | 1,575 |
| 2012 | 1,621 |
| 2013 | 1,551 |
| 2014 | 1,588 |
| 2015 | 1,589 |
| 2016 | 1,700 |
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This statistic shows the number of child fatalities due to abuse or maltreatment in the U.S. from 2007 to 2016. In 201, about 1,700 children died due to abuse.
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- February 2018
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- United States
- Survey time period
- 2007 to 2016
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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.
Numbers shown here are based on reports of 49-51 out of 52 U.S. states.
Data for years 2007 to 2011 has been taken from previous releases.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- 2007 to 2016
- Supplementary notes
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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.
Numbers shown here are based on reports of 49-51 out of 52 U.S. states.
Data for years 2007 to 2011 has been taken from previous releases.
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