Where can I find the latest statistics and current information about child abuse and neglect?
A. NDACAN disseminates datasets of archived research for secondary analysis with statistical software such as SPSS or SAS. We do NOT maintain statistics on child abuse and neglect or provide reports of research findings. Although NDACAN does not have summary statistics of research findings, the U.S. Children’s Bureau Web site has this type of information for download and viewing. Here is a list of important reports which may be relevant to your research: Child Maltreatment Reports One source of data by state is known as the NCANDS (National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System). You can access the NCANDS Child Maltreatment reports by going to this web site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/index.htm Child Welfare Outcomes Another source of findings by state, which includes child maltreatment and foster care information, is known as the Child Welfare Outcomes Annual Report. You can access it here: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/stats_research/index.htm AFCARS Reports
