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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

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Child Abuse and Neglect Substantiated Reports

County: Washoe
Measurement Period: 2023

Percentage of child abuse and neglect substantiated reports (state fiscal year) as reported by the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Data Book. Investigated reports may contain several allegations and those with credible evidence that abuse or neglect exists are considered substantiated.

In Nevada, abuse or neglect of a child means physical or mental non-accidental injury; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 caused or allowed by a person responsible for his welfare.

Why is this important?

Ensuring the safety of children in our community who are reported as abused or neglected, helps protect them from further harm. The Washoe County Department of Child & Protective Services is required by law to investigate reports of child abuse or neglect reported to the Department. Protection comes in a variety of forms, including voluntary services or legal intervention. Sometimes it is necessary to remove children from their homes to ensure their protection. When removal occurs, every reasonable effort is made to place children with an appropriate family member. If family members cannot provide a safe environment, alternative permanent placements are utilized.

As of 2001, Nevada counties with a population of over 100,000 became responsible for providing foster care and adoption services to their residents. These services were previously provided by the state through the Division of Child and Family Services.  The Children’s Services’ Adoption Program aims to move children in a speedy manner to a permanent adoptive home upon a judicial determination that reunification with the family of origin is not in the child’s best interest.

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33.6%
Percent (%) substantiated reports
Source: Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Measurement period: 2023
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: February 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: Nevada
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Technical note: http://dcfs.nv.gov/Programs/Data/DCFSDataPage/
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Beginning 2016, data reported by Nevada Division of Child & Family Services by state fiscal year and may not be comparable to prior years. 1997-2014 data from Kids Count, Data Center, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

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Filed under: Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Social Determinants of Health, Children

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