This statistic shows the number of perpetrators in child abuse cases in the U.S. in 2016, by relationship to their victim. In 2016, around 394,434 perpetrators were a biological parent of their victim.
Number of perpetrators in child abuse cases in the U.S. in 2016, by relationship to victim
This statistic shows the number of perpetrators in child abuse cases in the U.S. in 2016, by relationship to their victim. In 2016, around 394,434 perpetrators were a biological parent of their victim.
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| Number of perpetrators | |
|---|---|
| Parent | 394,434 |
| Other relative | 31,670 |
| Multiple relationships | 21,074 |
| Other | 19,273 |
| Unmarried partner or parent | 18,303 |
| Unknown | 11,921 |
| Friend and neighbor | 5,230 |
| Child daycare provider | 1,608 |
| Legal guardian | 1,452 |
| Foster parent | 1,338 |
| Group home and residential facility staff | 1,250 |
| Other professional | 901 |
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