Child abuse in the U.S. - number of victims 2022, by perpetrator relationship

Number of child abuse victims in the United States in 2022, by perpetrator relationship

Relationship to childNumber of victims
Mother 191,450
Father 125,489
Two parents 98,538
Relative 29,919
Mother and Nonparent(s) 29,204
Unmarried partner of parent 19,196
Father and Nonparent(s) 5,397
Two parents and nonparent 4,019
Friend and neighbor 3,958
More than one nonparental perpetrator 2,318
Child daycare provider 2,091
Foster parent 1,754
Legal guardian 1,731
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Relationship to childNumber of victims191,450191,450125,489125,48998,53898,53829,91929,91929,20429,20419,19619,1965,3975,3974,0194,0193,9583,9582,3182,3182,0912,0911,7541,7541,7311,7311,2771,27792492461961917,48917,489MotherFatherTwo parentsRelativeMother and Nonparent(s)Unmarried partner of parentFather and Nonparent(s)Two parents and nonparentFriend and neighborMore than one nonparental perpetratorChild daycare providerFoster parentLegal guardianOther professionalGroup home and residential facility staffThree parentsOther
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Release date

January 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2022

Supplementary notes

Based on State submissions to National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) of alleged child abuse and neglect. NCANDS collects case level data on children who received child protective services response in the form of an investigative or alternative response. Each state has its own definition of child abuse and neglect based on standards set by federal law. Child abuse is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm.

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