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Who We Serve
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In 2008 Colonial CASA advocated for 116 children.
The following charts provide information on the demographic
makeup of those 116 children. The last section explains what
happens to the children when the cases are completed.
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Ethnicity |
Ethnicity of Children Served 2007-2008
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Gender
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Gender of Children Served 2007-2008
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Age
Typically, abused children are under the age of eleven. Evidence
supports that children eleven and under cannot protect themselves
as well as an older child. In 2008, 67% of the abused children
served by Colonial CASA were under 11 years of age or younger
with 39% of those children being 4 years old or younger. |
Age of Children Served 2007-2008
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Statistical Tidbits
- 30% of the children served spent time in placements outside
of the home.
- Colonial CASA successfully advocated for 56 safe permanent
placements in 2008. Of those, 43% (25) were safely
returned to their parents.
- Colonial CASA permanent placement recommendations were
accepted by the judge 96.6% of the time during 2008.
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National Statistics
We hope you agree that one abused and neglected child is one too many. Unfortunately, child abuse and neglect still exists in our country today. When National CASA Association released the 2006 National Statistics, they cited that 906,000 children were found to be victims of abuse and neglect in 2003. Equally disturbing is that 1,500 children died from abuse or neglect annually. CASA advocates dedicate their lives to changing these statistics and giving these children a voice, a chance, a future. To view the full statistical report, click here.
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