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%