Most states try to cast as wide a net as possible in the hope that valid cases of maltreatment do not escape detection. That strategy invites a certain amount of "unsubstantiated allegations." In general, what proportion of child maltreatment allegations eventually turn out to be founded or substantiated?

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The proportion of child maltreatment allegations that turn out to be founded or substantiated is generally around 17%. This reflects the challenge in substantiating such cases, despite the wide net cast by states to detect valid instances of maltreatment.

Most States Try to Cast as Wide a Net as Possible