Child Maltreatment 2002
Table 3-11 Distribution of Victims by Perpetrator
Status, 2002
| Parental Status of Victim's Perpetrator(s) | Victims | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Maltreated by Mother Only | 243,320 | 40.3 |
| Maltreated by Father Only | 115,375 | 19.1 |
| Maltreated by Mother and Father | 108,657 | 18.0 |
| Maltreated by Mother and Other1 | 32,459 | 5.4 |
| Maltreated by Father and Other1 | 5,827 | 1.0 |
| Maltreated by Nonparental Perpetrator(s)2 | 78,482 | 13.0 |
| Unknown | 19,234 | 3.2 |
| Total | 603,354 | blank cell |
| Percent | blank cell | 100.0 |
Data source: Child File and SDC.
1 Category includes victims with one parent identified as a perpetrator and another with an unspecified relationship.
2 Category includes victims with at least one nonparental perpetrator identified. back
This table illustrates the parental status of a victim's perpetrator. The first column lists the parental status, the next column lists the number of victims, and the final column lists the percentage. Approximately 40 percent of child victims were maltreated by their mothers acting alone.
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