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Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Data
As soon as 2008 statistics are available we will post them here.
2007 Deaths: 36
Top Characteristics of Maltreatment
- Family or Marital Discord/Violent Relationships
- Lack of Knowledge/Parenting Skills
- Substance Abuse
2006 Child Abuse Reports:
- Total Reports = 84,707 children reported in Indiana
- Substantiated or Indicated Reports = 20,857 children in Indiana
Substantiated Reports By Type:
- Neglect 64.6%
- Sexual Abuse 21.4%
- Physical Abuse 14%
2006 Child Fatalities By Age:
- 53 Children in Indiana
- 66% were 0-3 years of age
- 33% over 3 years of age
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