1. Presented by Alicia Rau

2. Child abuse, as defined by Iowa Code section 232.68 is:  Physical abuse  Mental Injury  Sexual Abuse  Child Prostitution  Presence of Illegal Drugs  Denial of Critical Care  Manufacturing or Possession of a Dangerous Substance  Bestiality in the Presence of a Child The above must be committed to an individual under the age of 18 by a parent, guardian, or caretaker.

3.  Child abuse cases have declined by 10% since 2005. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa

6.  Counties with the most reported cases: 1. Wapello 2. Appanoose 3. Emmet 4. Floyd 5. Black Hawk 6. Clay 7. Decatur 8. Cerro Gordo 9. Jefferson 10. Monroe Counties with the least reported cases: 1.Sioux 2.Winneshiek 3.Lyon 4.Grundy 5.Plymouth 6.Jones 7.Marion 8.Humboldt 9.Iowa 10.Delaware

7.  Child poverty rate from 2007. Correlation =.61  Single-parent households of 2000. Correlation =.64  Parent, guardian or caretaker impaired by drug usage.

8. These areas need to be strengthened in order to further eliminate child abuse cases:  Education  Assistance  Community Effort