This indicator includes all children age 0-17 and is limited to reported, investigated, and finalized cases of abuse and neglect. The proportion of reports investigated and finalized has dropped between 2018 and 2020. All quantitative data and narrative related to the data on this page was prepared by CI NOW for ReadyKidSA.
Starting with Fiscal Year 2016, DFPS is no longer producing a static Data Book on child abuse. Instead, they produce an interactive Data Book, updated regularly, that allows you to search and configure charts and graphs across many years of data. CPS has updated the child population ages 0-17 from the previously published databooks. The child population increased for 2010-2011, which decreased the previously reported child abuse rates that were calculated from confirmed victims and child population. ReadyKidSA has calculated rates for 2010-2021 data based on the CPS dashboard.
Child abuse and neglect can result in physical and psychological developmental delays. A neglectful mother may not feed her baby properly, which can slow brain development, or an emotionally abusive father may damage his child’s ability to form trusting relationships. Abused or neglected children can see the world as an unstable, frightening and dangerous place, which can undermine their sense of self-worth and their ability to cope with and adapt to their environments as they grow up. If unaddressed, maltreatment may contribute to later problems, such alcoholism/substance abuse, depression, domestic violence, multiple sexual partners and exposure to sexually transmitted disease, suicidal thoughts and attempts. (American Psychological Assoc., 2016)
For more information see: http:www.apa.org/pi/families/resources/understanding-child-abuse.aspx
Child Abuse and Neglect per 1,000 Children, by Race/Ethnicity | |||
2020/2021 | |||
By Race/Ethnicity | Confirmed Victims, 2021 | Child Population, 2020* | Rate per 1,000 |
Anglo | 715 | 97,093 | 7.4 |
African American | 583 | 38,390 | 15.2 |
Asian | 12 | 13,342 | 0.9 |
Hispanic | 4,104 | 345,464 | 11.9 |
Other | 224 | NA | NA |
Source: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, 2020. US Census Bureau; ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table B01001 B-I, 2019
* Rates for Race/Ethnicity are calculated using ACS population statistics. This differs from the population estimates used by TDFPS.
Child Abuse and Neglect per 1,000 Children, by Age Group, 2020/2021 |
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Under 5 |
5-9 YO |
10-14 YO |
15-17 YO |
0-9 YO |
10-17 YO |
Confirmed Victims |
2,817 |
1,380 |
1,031 |
412 |
4,197 |
1,443 |
Child Population* |
139,109 |
139,232 |
143,066 |
83,830 |
278,341 |
226,896 |
Rate per 1,000 Children |
20.3 |
9.9 |
7.2 |
4.9 |
15.1 |
6.4 |
Source: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, 2020. US Census Bureau; ACS 5-Year Estimates, Table B01001, 2020
* Rates for age are calculated using ACS population statistics. This differs from the population estimates used by TDFPS.
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