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Statistics related to the incidence of child abuse can be overwhelming. CARES logoSome health care professionals refer to child abuse as a national epidemic. Studies estimate that as many as one in three girls and one in six boys will experience some form of child abuse by the time they reach the age of 18.

TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED BY CARES NORTHWEST in 2009: 5715

Children receiving outpatient assessment services at CARES Northwest: 1515

Children receiving inpatient consults at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital & Oregon Health & Science University: 189

Children receiving social work consults at Legacy Emanuel Emergency Department: 267

Children referred to other resources: 1112
CARES Northwest Intake Counselors determine the most appropriate follow-up for every referral call. If an assessment isn't warranted, families may be referred to primary care providers, counseling resources, or community partners.

Children attending the Kids Preventing Child Abuse program: 2632
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Of the 1515 children receiving assessment services at CARES Northwest:
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 An average of 6 were served each day
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 Gender: 67% girls and 33% boys
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Age
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 Preschool (<5)
25%
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 Elementary school (5-12)
50%
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 Teen (13-17)
24%
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Referral concerns (alone or with other concerns - total exceeds 100%)**
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 Sexual abuse
62%
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 Physical abuse
30%
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 High-risk environment
22%
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 Witness to violence
9%
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 Neglect
9%
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 Drug-endangered child
3%
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 Non abuse/second medical opinion
2%
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**Most often, children evaluated for concerns of Neglect are evaluated for other types of abuse as well.

For more information, contact CARES Northwest at (503) 276-9000.
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