Compared to Distribution

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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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Child Abuse

Measurement Period: 2023

Filter: none (all Counties)

Number of child abuse referrals/reports (fiscal year) as reported in Washoe County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

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. 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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County: Washoe

6,088

Number of referrals/ reports received

Source: Washoe County, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Measurement period: 2023
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: February 2024

Filter(s) for this location: State: Nevada

Compared to See the Legend

Technical note: Washoe County, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, https://www.washoecounty.gov/comptroller/Annual Comprehensive Financial Report/index.php

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Fiscal year

Increases in the number of children in legal custody reflect the integration of state and local child welfare services. Washoe County assumed full responsibility for all local child welfare programs January 2003.