Updated trends in Child Maltreatment, 2011.

Authors

David Finkelhor, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
Lisa M. Jones, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
Anne M. Shattuck, University of New HampshireFollow

Abstract

National statistics from 2011 showed continuing small declines in child maltreatment from the previous year. Overall substantiated child maltreatment actually declined 2% from 2010 to 2011, including a 3% decline in sexual abuse and a 1% decline in physical abuse. Child maltreatment fatalities were largely unchanged, down 1% from 1538 to 1527.

Department

Crimes Against Children Research Center, Psychology

Publication Date

1-2013

Publisher

Crimes against Children Research Center

Document Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Finkelhor, D., Jones, L., & Shattuck, A. (2013). Updated trends in Child Maltreatment, 2011. Durham, NH: Crimes against Children Research Center.