Children are abused and neglected at all ages, but the highest rates of victimization and of death from maltreatment are for infants and toddlers age 3 and younger.

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Infants and toddlers are the most vulnerable to abuse and neglect due to their dependency, inability to defend themselves, and the stresses they can place on caregivers who may lack coping mechanisms, leading to higher rates of victimization and fatalities in this age group.

Children Are Abused and Neglected at All Ages, but the Highest