This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2001.

Table of Contents

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Acknowledgments Letter from the Associate Commissioner Chapter 1: Introduction Background of NCANDS

Annual Data Collection Process

Highlights of Findings

Structure of the Report Chapter 2:Reports Screening of Referrals

Report Sources

Response Time from Report to Investigation

Investigated Reports

CPS Workforce and Workload

Supplementary Tables

Chapter 3: Victims

Victimization Rates

Types of Maltreatment

Sex and Age of Victims

Race and Ethnicity of Victims

Child Maltreatment Recurrence

Supplementary Tables

Chapter 4: Perpetrators

Characteristics of Perpetrators

Victims in Relation to Their Perpetrators

Supplementary Tables

Chapter 5: Fatalities

Number of Child Fatalities

Fatalities by Age and Sex

Parental Status of Perpetrators

Fatalities by Type of Maltreatment

Fatalities by Prior Contact with CPS

Supplementary Tables

Chapter 6: Services

Preventive Services

Postinvestigation Services

Factors Influencing the Receipt of Services

Supplementary Tables

Chapter 7: Additional Research Activities Related to NCANDS

Research Conducted by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Research Conducted by Other Federal Agencies and Departments

Research Conducted by Other Organizations

Suggestions for Future Research

Appendix A: Required CAPTA Data Items

Appendix B: Glossary

Appendix C: Data Submissions and CAF Data Elements

Appendix D: State Commentary

Appendix E: Reader Survey