% of children 0-5 confirmed victims of abuse/neglect
Current Value
22.3%
Definition
Understanding the Indicator
Growing up poor has wide-ranging and long-lasting repercussions. Poverty elevates a child’s risk of experiencing behavioral, social and emotional and health challenges. C Child poverty also reduces skill-building opportunities and academic outcomes, undercutting a young student’s capacity to learn, graduate high school and more. |
2 Percentage indicates per capita rate (# of kids per 1,000)
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* Data unavailable for this year (2022) |