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Prevalence by Type of Abuse
According to Child Maltreatment 2006, of the 905,000 victims of child maltreatment in Federal fiscal year 2006, 64.1 percent suffered neglect, 16.0 percent were physically abused, 8.8 percent were sexually abused, 6.6 percent were emotionally or psychologically maltreated, and 2.2 percent were medically neglected. In addition, 15.1 percent of victims experienced other types of maltreatment such as abandonment, threats of harm to the child, and congenital drug addiction.
Prevalence of sexual abuse
Child Sexual Abuse: A Review of the Literature (PDF - 625 KB)
Terry & Tallon (2004)
Summarizes findings about the prevalence and nature of sexual abuse in the general population and within the Catholic Church.
The Epidemic of Rape and Child Sexual Abuse in the United States
Russell & Bolen (2000)
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Discusses the scope of the problem.
Explanations for the Decline in Child Sexual Abuse Cases (PDF - 255 KB)
Finkelhor & Jones (2004)
Discusses the decline in the number of cases substantiated by child protective service agencies between 1992 and 2000.
The Prevalence and Correlates of Abuse Among Children With Autism Served in Comprehensive Community-based Mental Health Settings
Mandell, Walrath, Manteuffel, & Sgro
Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 29(12), 2005
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Findings from a study to determine the demographic and psychosocial correlates of physical and sexual abuse among children with autism.
Sexual Abuse of Children
Berliner & Eliot (2002, 2nd ed.)
In The APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment
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Asserts statistics are incomplete because crime statistics do not specifically identify crimes against children and child welfare statistics do not include sexual abuse perpetrated by nonfamily members.
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Prevalence of physical abuse
Child Physical Abuse
Hansen, Sedlar, & Warner-Rogers (1999, 2nd ed.)
In Assessment of Family Violence: A Clinical and Legal Sourcebook
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Includes incidence.
A Guide for Child Care Providers
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (2002)
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Includes statistics on the incidence of physical abuse and shaken baby syndrome.
Identification and Treatment of Child Physical Abuse Through Medical and Mental Health Collaborations
Swenson & Spratt
Children's Health Care, 28(2), 1999
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Presents an overview of the prevalence of physical abuse.
Inflicted Childhood Neurotrauma
Reece & Nicholson (Eds.) (2003)
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Includes incidence of shaken baby syndrome.
Predicting and Responding to Physical Abuse in Young Children Using NCANDS
Palusci, Smith, & Paneth
Children and Youth Services Review, 27(6), 2005
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Findings from a study that used a multi-State data set of child protective services reports to examine factors seen in an infant's first maltreatment investigation that may predict future physical abuse.
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Prevalence of neglect
Assessing Child Neglect: A Review of Standardized Measures
Stowman & Donohue
Aggression and Violent Behavior, 10(4), 2005
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Includes prevalence to provide a context in which to examine assessment issues.
Child Neglect
Barnett & Miller-Perrin (2005, 2nd ed.)
In Family Violence Across the Lifespan: An Introduction
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An overview of the prevalence, causes, and treatment.
Child Neglect
Gershater-Molko & Lutzker (1999, 2nd ed.)
In Assessment of Family Violence: A Clinical and Legal Sourcebook
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An overview of incidence.
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