reliable statistics on child abuse cases in Illinois

[BettyVill]

I’ve been trying to find reliable statistics on child abuse cases in Illinois, but I’m hitting a wall with outdated or conflicting information. Do you know where I can find accurate data on recent trends? I’m especially interested in any increases or decreases in reported cases over the past few years.

[nadiafish]

According to the latest reports from the illinois child abuse statistics and Family Services (DCFS), there was a noticeable spike in child abuse cases in 2020, likely due to the pandemic’s impact on families. However, in 2021 and 2022, the numbers started to stabilize. The DCFS Annual Report is a good resource, showing nearly 120,000 investigations in 2021 alone. Of those, about 27,000 were substantiated cases. Another trend is the rise in neglect reports, which make up the majority of cases rather than physical or sexual abuse. For more detailed statistics, you might want to check out the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS), which tracks Illinois-specific data.

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