| Q: |
Do child maltreatment victimization rates vary by the race/ethnicity of the victim? |
| A: |
Yes. In 2020, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, Black, multiple race, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic youth were more likely to be victimized than white youth. |
Maltreatment victimization rate by race/ethnicity*, 2020
| Victim race/ethnicity* |
Rate** |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native |
15.5 |
| Black |
13.2 |
| Multiple race |
10.3 |
| Pacific Islander |
9.0 |
| Hispanic |
7.8 |
| White |
7.4 |
| Asian |
1.6 |
Notes: *Race groups do not include Hispanic youth. Hispanic youth can be of any race. **The victimization rate is per 1,000 children under 18 in each race/ethnicity group. Rates are based on the unique count of child victims. This table is based on sample data reported by a varying number of states.
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- Asian youth had lower maltreatment victimization rates than any other race/ethnicity groups.
Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: https://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/victims/qa02107.asp?qaDate=2020.
Released on April 18, 2022.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.
Child Maltreatment 2020. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office.
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