Table 4-4: Maltreatment Fatalities by Perpetrator Relationship, 1999 DCDC
| Relationship of Perpetrator to Victim | Number of Fatality Victims | Percentage of Fatality Victims |
|---|---|---|
| Male Parent and Other |
5 |
1.1% |
| Unknown |
12 |
2.7% |
| Family Relative |
20 |
4.5% |
| Other |
25 |
5.7% |
| Substitute Care Provider(s) |
27 |
6.1% |
| Male Parent Only |
47 |
10.7% |
| Female Parent and Other |
72 |
16.3% |
| Both Parents |
94 |
21.3% |
| Female Parent Only |
139 |
31.5% |
| Total |
441 |
100.0% |
Note. Based on data from 15 States: Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming. Sum of percentage column does not total 100.0% due to rounding of the category percentages.
