Child Abuse

The Economics of Abuse Report: A Study of Napa County

The Economics of Abuse Report: A Study of Napa County

Child abuse and neglect has a profound impact on our community. It impacts not only the child, but the family, the community and society at large. While we cannot measure the emotional and moral impact that child maltreatment has, we are able to examine how it impacts our economy.

Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council: 314 Verified Child Abuse Cases in 2017 (Napa Register)

Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council: 314 Verified Child Abuse Cases in 2017 (Napa Register)

Children’s advocates are urging community leaders to tackle such issues as affordable housing and a living wage as ways to help curb child abuse and neglect. The county last year had 314 verified child abuse cases, according to the Napa County Child Abuse Prevention Council. Last week, the group presented its annual “Report on Children” to the Napa County Board of Supervisors.