Abuse

In 2004, 4,578 substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect occurred in Detroit (Fight Crime: Invest in Kids Michigan 4/2006 research brief). In 2005, 14,651 children were substantiated or indicated as abused or neglected in Michigan, a rate of 9.7 per 1,000 children, and representing a 14.4% decrease from 2004. Of these children, 75.1% were neglected, 17.9% were physically abused, and 4.8% were sexually abused (Child Welfare League of America 2008).

Over half of the youth who come to CHM have been sexually and/or physically abused and neglected.