Below are some of the statistics on Child Abuse that I have read about on the National Children's Alliance website. Since Joey's death I have been astonished at the number of child deaths that were caused by neglect and abuse. These deaths are not at the hands of strangers the majority of the time. Unfortunately they are at the hands of people that are known to the child, that are supposed to love, care for and protect the child.
Nearly five children die every day in America from abuse and neglect.
In 2011, an estimated 1,570 children died from abuse and neglect in the United States.
In 2011, Children’s Advocacy Centers around the country served over 279,000 child victims of abuse, providing victim advocacy and support to these children and their families. In 2012, this number was nearly 287,000.
2011 NATIONAL ABUSE STATISTICS
Among the nearly 287,000 children served by Children’s Advocacy Centers around the country in 2012, some startling statistics include:
Among the over 262,000 alleged offenders investigated for instances of child abuse in 2012, some startling statistics include:
Nearly five children die every day in America from abuse and neglect.
In 2011, an estimated 1,570 children died from abuse and neglect in the United States.
In 2011, Children’s Advocacy Centers around the country served over 279,000 child victims of abuse, providing victim advocacy and support to these children and their families. In 2012, this number was nearly 287,000.
2011 NATIONAL ABUSE STATISTICS
- Approximately 681,000 children were victims of maltreatment (unique instances).
- Children younger than one year had the highest rate of victimization of 21.2 per 1,000 children in the national population of the same age.
- Of the children who experienced maltreatment or abuse, over 75% suffered neglect; more than 15% suffered physical abuse; and just under 10% suffered sexual abuse.
- More than 78% of reported child fatalities as a result of abuse and neglect were caused by one or more of the child victim’s parents.
Among the nearly 287,000 children served by Children’s Advocacy Centers around the country in 2012, some startling statistics include:
- 109,619 children were ages 0 to 6 years
- 103,636 children were ages 7 to 12 years
- 71,840 children were ages 13 to 18 years
- 197,902 children reported sexual abuse
- 49,155 children reported physical abuse
Among the over 262,000 alleged offenders investigated for instances of child abuse in 2012, some startling statistics include:
- 147,005 were 18+ years old
- 25,756 were ages 13 to 17 years
- 18,227 were under age 13 years
- 85,699 were a parent or step-parent of the victim
- 125,129 were related or known to the child victim in another way
- 22,055 were an unrelated person the victim knew