Table 3-13 Distribution of Victims by Perpetrator Status, 2003
Child Maltreatment 2003
| Parental Status of Victim's Perpetrator(s) | Victims | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Only | 221,153 | 40.8 |
| Father Only | 101,848 | 18.8 |
| Mother and Father | 91,639 | 16.9 |
| Mother and Other | 34,038 | 6.3 |
| Father and Other | 5,878 | 1.1 |
| Nonparental Perpetrator(s) | 72,733 | 13.4 |
| Unknown | 14,987 | 2.8 |
| Total | 542,277 | 100.1 |
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 their mothers acting alone.
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