Kids Count Data Center

Definitions: The number of cases that following investigation by Child Protection Services were determined to be substantiated sexual child abuse. 

The percent substantiated is the total number of substantiated cases divided by the total number of investigations. 

Data Source: Indiana Department of Child Services; Annual Demographic Trend Report
Annual Demographic Trend Reports (SFY 2004-2009) are available online at: http://www.in.gov/dcs/2329.htm

Note: Maps use the natural break classification method, which reflects patterns in the data by dividing the map into naturally occurring groups. Using statistical tools, this method determines cut-off points for each group by identifying large gaps in data values.