Publication Date: January 19, 2017
Introduction
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2015.
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Table of Contents
- Background of NCANDS
- Future Reporting to NCANDS
- Annual Data Collection Process
- NCANDS as a Resource
- Structure of the Report
- Screening
- Investigations and Alternative Responses
- Report Sources
- CPS Response Time
- CPS Workforce and Caseload
- Exhibit and Table Notes
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- Alternative Response
- Unique and Duplicate Counts
- Children Who Received an Investigation or Alternative Response
- Children Who Received an Investigation or Alternative Response by Disposition
- Number of Child Victims
- Child Victim Demographics
- Maltreatment Types
- Risk Factors
- Special Focus on Victims with Alcohol and Drug Abuse Risk Factors
- Perpetrator Relationship
- Exhibit and Table Notes
- Number of Child Fatalities
- Child Fatality Demographics
- Maltreatment Types
- Perpetrator Relationship
- Risk Factors
- Prior CPS Contact
- Exhibit and Table Notes
- Number of Perpetrators
- Perpetrator Demographics
- Perpetrator Relationship
- Exhibit and Table Notes
- Prevention Services
- Postresponse Services
- History of Receiving Services
- Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Exhibit and Table Notes
Appendix A: Required CAPTA Data Items
Appendix C: State Characteristics
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