Child Abuse Statistics

In 2008-2009, CALM:

  • Served 1,322 clients
  • Provided 12,156 hours of treatment
  • Conducted 162 forensic interviews to assess child sexual abuse
  • Presented 269 child abuse prevention workshops
  • Reached 6,973 individuals in local schools and community organizations

CALM’S Current Clients

Breakdown by Program

  • 20% are adults receiving treatment to prevent further abuse
  • 22% are children and teens who have witnessed domestic violence in the home, receiving treatment along with the battered parent
  • 36% are parents learning prevention skills who are at risk of abusing or neglecting their children
  • 22% are children under 18 who are in therapy to recover from one or more types of abuse

Types of Abuse in Santa Barbara County

  • Neglect 56%
  • Substantial Risk/Parental
  • Substance Abuse 17%
  • Physical 11%
  • Emotional 8%
  • Sexual 8%