Child Abuse Statistics

Updated July 24, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

The Question:

I was wondering if you had any statistics on child abuse? How old are the children that are abused most?

The Answer:

We do. Here is a link to a chart about Child Abuse and Neglect in this country, which breaks down the number of reported cases by sex, age, and type of maltreatment. It's a very compelling chart.

-The Editors

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