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Massachusetts Statistics

In 2003 Massachusetts had the third highest rate of child abuse among the 50 states, with 22 out of every 1,000 children being a victim. ~ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
In 2007 Massachusetts had the highest rate of confirmed cases of child abuse and neglect in the country. The rate was twice the national average. ~ U.S Department of Heatlth and Human Services
The number of children confirmed abused or neglected could fill Fenway Park. ~ Massachusetts Department of Social Services (2003)
On average, 290 children were reported abused each day. ~ Massachusetts Department of Social Services (2003)
On average there are more than 35 sex offenders per city and town in Massachusetts.

The average pedophile has 244 victims in their lifetime. ~ National Institute of Mental Health
The average sentence for convicted rapists was 11.8 years, while the actual time served was 5.4 years. ~ U.S. Department of Justice of prison relesases in 1992
Children who have been sexually abused are 2.5 times more likely to develop alcohol abuse, while children who have been sexually abused are 3.80 times more likely to develop drug addictions. ~ National Institute on drug abuse 2000 report
Only 1 to 2 percent of child sexual abusers are strangers to their victims. ~ Prevention Child Abuse America
Sex offenders are 4.5 times more likely than other criminals to be re-arrested for sexual assault. ~ Massachusetts Family Institute
Nearly 4 in 10 violent sex offenders serving time in state prisons reported that their victims were age 12 or younger. ~ U.S. Department of Justice