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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Child Abuse Removal Rate
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Child abuse removal rate per 1,000 children, based upon the state fiscal year count of Child Protective Services investigation findings as reported by the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Data Book.
In Nevada, abuse or neglect of a child means physical or mental non-accidental injury; sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under the age of 18 caused or allowed by a person responsible for his welfare.
Why is this important?
Ensuring the safety of children in our community who are reported as abused or neglected, helps protect them from further harm. Protection comes in a variety of forms, including voluntary services or legal intervention. Sometimes it is necessary to remove children from their homes to ensure their protection. When removal occurs, every reasonable effort is made to place children with an appropriate family member. If family members cannot provide a safe environment, alternative permanent placements are utilized.
As of 2001, Nevada counties with a population of over 100,000 became responsible for providing foster care and adoption services to their residents. These services were previously provided by the state through the Division of Child and Family Services. The Children’s Services’ Adoption Program aims to move children in a speedy manner to a permanent adoptive home upon a judicial determination that reunification with the family of origin is not in the child’s best interest.
Measurement period: 2023
Maintained by: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Last update: February 2024
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Data Source
- Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS)
Maintained By: Truckee Meadows Tomorrow
Filed under: Community / Domestic Violence & Abuse, Social Determinants of Health, Children