Child Maltreatment 2020
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Updated Oct 29, 2026
About this dataset
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2020.
Letter from the Associate Commissioner
Acknowledgements
Child Abuse and Neglect Data During the Pandemic
Summary
CHAPTER 1: Introduction
CHAPTER 2: Reports
CHAPTER 3: Children
CHAPTER 4: Fatalities
CHAPTER 5: Perpetrators
CHAPTER 6: Services
CHAPTER 7: Special Focus
APPENDIX A: CAPTA Data Items
APPENDIX B: Glossary
APPENDIX C: State Characteristics
APPENDIX D: State Commentary
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Modified Apr 29, 2026