Trend Data 
 
SAFE 
- ENHANCE Family Relationships 
GOCF outcome indicator: child abuse and neglect recidivism 
-for children ages 0-5 and students in elementary, middle, and high school 
Recidivism of child maltreatment is defined as a substantiated report of maltreatment followed by another substantiated report that involves the same child or family. 
 
Child Abuse and Neglect Recidivism Rates 
 
10.0% 
 
8.0% 
 
6.0% 
 
4.0% 
 
2.0% 
 
0.0% 
 
FY05 
 
FY06 
 
Georgia 
 
United States 
 
FY07 National Standard 
 
Data Source: Child Welfare Report 2003-2006 Report to Congress. 
 
According to the Child Welfare Outcomes Report given to congress, states with a higher rate of child abuse and neglect (CAN) cases generally have a higher rate of child abuse and neglect recurrence. 
As shown in the chart above, the national recurrence rate, as of 2008, is 5.4%, with Georgia currently ranking significantly below the national average at 3.6% 
 
 Education personnel, Law enforcement, and social service workers report most child abuse and neglect cases, especially for children 0-5. 
 The 2000 Child Welfare Annual Report indicated that reoccurrence of child abuse and neglect cases within six months is increasing. 
 Georgia's recidivism is below the national average. 
 
Data Source: US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. Youth and Families Children's Bureau. 
May 2010