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Child Abuse In Iowa

Child Abuse In Iowa. Presented by Alicia Rau. Definition of Child Abuse. Child abuse, as defined by Iowa Code section 232.68 is: Physical abuse Mental Injury Sexual Abuse Child Prostitution Presence of Illegal Drugs Denial of Critical Care

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Child Abuse In Iowa

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  1. Child Abuse In Iowa Presented by Alicia Rau

  2. Definition of Child Abuse Child abuse, as defined by Iowa Code section 232.68 is: • Physical abuse • Mental Injury • Sexual Abuse • Child Prostitution • Presence of Illegal Drugs • Denial of Critical Care • Manufacturing or Possession of a Dangerous Substance • Bestiality in the Presence of a Child The above must be committed to an individual under the age of 18 by a parent, guardian, or caretaker.

  3. State Trend • Child abuse cases have declined by 10% since 2005. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa

  4. Category of Child Abuse Reports in 2007

  5. Age Group

  6. County Demographics(2008) • Counties with the most reported cases: • Wapello • Appanoose • Emmet • Floyd • Black Hawk • Clay • Decatur • Cerro Gordo • Jefferson • Monroe • Counties with the least reported cases: • Sioux • Winneshiek • Lyon • Grundy • Plymouth • Jones • Marion • Humboldt • Iowa • Delaware

  7. Causes • Child poverty rate from 2007. Correlation = .61 • Single-parent households of 2000. Correlation = .64 • Parent, guardian or caretaker impaired by drug usage.

  8. Proposal These areas need to be strengthened in order to further eliminate child abuse cases: • Education • Assistance • Community Effort

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