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In Dallas County in 2009:
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There were 741,438 children living in the county |
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There were 23,060 reports of child abuse made to Child Protective Services |
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There were 4,320 confirmed victims of child abuse that were provided services |
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814 children were removed from their homes |
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29 children lost their lives to child abuse |
Every month at least one child dies
from child abuse in Dallas County.
15 children abused each day which is
a child abused about every 2 hours in Dallas
County.
Child abuse is one of the most underreported
crimes. It has been estimated that this crime
is underreported by a ratio of 3:1.
Prevent Child Abuse (PCAA) landmark study on the cost of child abuse estimates it cost $35,000 per abused child per year.
Investment in PREVENTION saves millions in state funds, reduces pain and suffering and saves lives.
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