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Child Abuse and Neglect in Virginia
| 47,130 | Number of children reported as possible victims of abuse or neglect in Virginia |
| 7,330 | Number of proven victims of abuse and/or neglect |
| 31 | Number of children who died as a result of their abuse and/or neglect |
| 28 | Number of children who died that were age 3 or younger |
| 716 | Number of children in the Greater Richmond area who were victims in proven cases of abuse and/or neglect |
| 85 | Percent of abuse and neglect committed by parents |
*Statistics reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2005-2006
