Child abuse is entirely too common in the United States, with 558,899 in 2022 alone. These terrible statistics can lead to lifelong consequences and even fatalities. The team at Joslyn Law Firm brings awareness to this serious issue with their infographics displaying the states where child abuse rates are highest.
Overall, the team found that Massachusetts has the highest child abuse rates, with 16.5 children abused per 100,000. This state was followed by West Virginia, Iowa, and Maine, which had similar statistics, around 15 for every 100,000 children.
These states, however, had the lowest rates:
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Washington
- Virginia
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Wisconsin
- New Hampshire
- Minnesota
- Hawaii
The New Jersey statistics are the lowest at 1.6 children abused per 100,000.
infographic by: www.criminalattorneycincinnati.com
