The national estimate of children who received a child protective services investigation response or alternative response increased 9.5 percent from 2012 (3,172,000) to 2016 (3,472,000).

The number and rate of victims have fluctuated during the past 5 years. Comparing the national rounded number of victims from 2012 (656,000) to the national estimate of victims in 2016 (676,000) shows an increase of 3.0%.

• Three-quarters (74.8%) of victims were neglected
• 18.2% were physically abused
• 8.5% were sexually abused

For 2016, a nationally estimated 1,750 children died of abuse and neglect at a rate of 2.36 per 100,000 children in the national population.

This information is sourced from the US Department of Health and Human 服务, Administration for Children and 家庭, Child Maltreatment 报告. The 报告 series is an important resource relied upon by thousands of researchers, 从业人员, and advocates throughout the world.

Sadly, many cases of child abuse go un报告ed. Even if cases are 报告ed, they can often be difficult to prove. Several studies suggest that many more children suffer from abuse or neglect than is evident in official statistics. Some children have broken bones, burns, or bruises. Others have scars that may be hardly noticeable. Many have no obvious outward injuries. Instead they suffer emotionally—often silently and in fear of reprisal.

If You Suspect Child Abuse

• 纽约州 800 342-3720
• 奥内达加县 315 422-9701

For more information

• Child Welfare Information Gateway 800 394-3366
• Prevent Child Abuse America 312 663-3520