Change Indicator

Child abuse and neglect deaths in Indiana

Child abuse and neglect deaths

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Definition and Source

PROVIDER

Definition

The number of deaths of children younger than age 18 that occurred as a consequence of abuse or neglect.

Data Source

Indiana Department of Child Services

Notes

In December 2002, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced that child abuse and neglect deaths had been underreported since at least SFY 1999.

Last Updated

May 2019