Fact Sheet on Child Abuse and Neglect in Virginia
Source: Virginia Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Information Services
49,495 children were reported as possible victims of abuse.
6,567 of these reports were founded (met the legal criteria for abuse).
36 children died from injuries attributable to abuse or neglect. 26 of these children were age 2 or younger.
55.2 % of the maltreatment was due to physical neglect.
23.5% of the maltreatment was due to physical abuse.
13.6% of the maltreatment was due to sexual abuse.
3.5% of the maltreatment was due to mental abuse/neglect.
