Preventing child maltreatment is a public health goal1
Child Maltreatment shows the number of substantiated allegations of child maltreatment per 1,000 children by ethnicity. Neglect, physical abuse, custodial interference and sexual abuse are types of child maltreatment that can lead to poor physical and mental health well into adulthood. The long term negative effects of maltreatment include poor developmental outcomes for children such as increased risk for anxiety, depression, and aggressive behavior.2 Child maltreatment has been linked to higher levels of child and adolescent obesity and sexual risk-taking as well as poor school performance.1 Child maltreatment affects children’s health now and later, and costs our country as much as other high profile public health problems.2
Indicator Progress
In 2011 (baseline year), there were 9.0 instances of child maltreatment per 1,000 children. The current value in 2019 was 7.5. The updated 2034 target is to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
9.0
Target
TBD
Substantiated Allegations of Child Maltreatment per 1,000 Children, Over Time
Substantiated Allegations of Child Maltreatment per 1,000 Children, by Demographic Category
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