In 2022, about 95,794 children in the United States had a caregiver with a drug abuse risk factor. Furthermore, about 99,255 children had a caregiver with a domestic violence risk factor in that year.
Number of child abuse victims with a caregiver risk factor in the United States in 2022, by type
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.
Only 33 states reported data for alcohol abuse caregiver risk factor, 39 states for drug abuse caregiver risk factor, 35 states for inadequate housing caregiver risk factor, and 35 states for domestic violence caregiver risk factor.
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Number of child abuse victims with a caregiver risk factor in the United States in 2022, by type [Graph], Administration for Children & Families, & US Department of Health and Human Services, January 29, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/254907/number-of-children-with-a-caregiver-risk-factor-in-the-us-by-type/
