For CY 1995, for reports not handled by the FSRS system, classification is based on the report, not the findings. For FSRS reports, the most serious finding for the individual child for any alleged abuse, neglect, or threatened harm is used. The figures are based on the finding for each child for each type of maltreatment. Florida reports whether the abuse was substantiated or indicated. This code had been used as a catchall, and its elimination forced the staff to select more specific codes.
Data are unduplicated counts of victims.
For items 8-13, through CY 1994, alleged victims were included if any report they were in was substantiated or indicated. These counts were not based on the finding for each individual child. This number is based on interim placement or removal during investigation, not after disposition, and includes placements with relatives as well as in substitute care. These figures are less than victim counts because abuse may be substantiated or indicated for a victim without confirming who the perpetrator of, or caretaker responsible for, the incident was. Responsible for Abuse, Neglect or Threatened Harm.