2009 Indiana Child Abuse Statistics
Child Abuse: 110,431 reports with 24,754 substantiated
Child Fatalities: 38 Children in Indiana with 79% under age 3
2008 Statistics
Child Abuse: 90,177 reports with 24,808 substantiated
Neglect substantiations: 59%
Physical Abuse: 28%
Sexual Abuse: 13%.
Fatalities: 67% were age 3 or under
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
