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Reports of Maltreatment - Rate Reported
When one compares Figure 3 to Figure 4, we see that reporting rates per capi-
ta paints a vastly different picture. As we continue to consider strategic initiatives and resource allocation, it is beneficial to consider where the highest rate of reported maltreatment occurs. Several possibilities exist which may explain this disparity.
• It is possible that greater rates of available resources or community awareness may lead to higher rates of refer- ral and greater linkage to re- sources.
• It is possible that resource rich areas are more likely to intercept cases of abuse and neglect.
• It is possible that community protective factors may lead to a lower need for intervention and the reverse may also be true.
Further study is needed at this time. Additional content added to provide county level detail.
Figure 4
Number of Abuse and Neglect Reports, By County, Reporting Rate, Kids Count - Ohio Department of Job and Family
Services data request. Calculations by CDF-Ohio, 2020
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