Status: Target met or exceeded
Most Recent Data:
7.6
victims of nonfatal child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children
(2022)
Target:
8.7
per 1,000
Desired Direction:
Decrease desired
Baseline:
9.0
victims of nonfatal child abuse and neglect per 1,000 children under 18 years were reported in 2017
Reduce nonfatal child abuse and neglect
Data Sources: National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), ACF; Population Estimates, Census
Summary
Every year in the United States, many children are abused or neglected. This often causes long-term physical, behavioral, and mental health problems. Strategies that promote safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for all children can help prevent child abuse and neglect.
Topics: Violence Prevention, Children
Workgroup: Injury and Violence Prevention Workgroup
