- The US Department of Health and Human Services reports that approximately 90,000 children were sexually abused in 2003.
- Approximately 171,000 cases of child physical abuse were substatntiated in 2003.
- Approximately 498,000 cases of child neglect were substantiated in 2003.
- In 2000, the sexual assault victimization rate for youth ages 12-17 was 2.3 times higher than the rate for adults.
- In 1999, 70% of forcible sex offenses and 97% of non-forcible sex offenses occurred against people ages 0 - 17.
- Most sexual abuse is committed by people who know the child - acquaintances most often, followed by family members, then strangers.
Source: UNH Crimes Against Children Research Center
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