Publication Date:
February 1, 2018
Current as of:
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 2016.
Table of Contents
Letter from the Associate Commissioner
- 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
- 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
- Risk Factors
- Perpetrator Relationship
- 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