If you, or someone you know needs help, please call:
Child abuse hotline 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453), and Human Trafficking 844-END-OHHT (844-363-6448)
*These are reporting hotlines*
CAC services can save on average $1,000 in investigatory costs per child abuse case
Demographics of Children Served
In 2023 Ohio CACs served 2,906 0-6 year olds
In 2023 Ohio CACs served 3,536 7-12 year olds
In 2023 Ohio CACs served 3,094 13-18 year olds
In 2023 Ohio CACs served 6,293 females and 3,196 males.
Nationally 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys are estimated to experience child abuse.
Demographics of Offenders
In 2023 20% of individuals abusing children were youth. Nationwide in 2022, 16% of people alleged to have abused a child were children, and 98% of those that received treatment never hurt another child.
CACs in Ohio reported that in 2023 92% of alleged perpetrators in their cases were individuals that were known to children and 61% of these were family members or significant others. Nationwide, the majority of offenders (77%) are parents. This highlights the importance of child abuse education and prevention in Ohio and nationwide.
ONCAC Reports
