General CAC Statistics
Statistics:

  • During 2005, an estimated 3.3 million referrals, involving the alleged maltreatment of
    approximately 6 million children, were made to CPS agencies nationwide;

  • An estimated 1,460 children died in 2005 due to child abuse or neglect;

  • Before age 18, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused;

  • A child is assaulted in the United States every 6 minutes;

  • In 2006, Cattaraugus County CPS received 1,508 reports of suspected child abuse;

  • In 2006, Allegany County CPS received 596 reports of suspected child abuse.

Child Advocacy Centers – Proof that they Work:

  • Law Enforcement involvement rates were greater in CAC-based investigations, at a rate
    of 71.4% as compared to 32.7% in traditional CPS investigations;

  • Annual investigation costs per 1,000 children were on average, 41% lower in a CAC
    community than in a non-CAC community;

  • In 2005, CAC’s around the country provided services to more than 160,000 children;

  • The CAC in Erie Co. decreased the number of interviews from 3.1 interviews per child
    before starting the CAC, to 1.8 interviews per child.

If you suspect child abuse, contact the New York State Abuse Hotline at
(800) 342-3720 or contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.
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How You Can Get Involved
How You Can Get Involved
How You Can Get Involved