SAFETY
Table 4.3: Types of Substantiated Abuse (2010)
grams endeavor to meet the needs of victims/survivors and
Total Gender Substantiated Abuse Type Male Female Allegations
empower them as they respond to the violence perpetrated
Physical Abuse
300
318
618
Emotional Abuse
28
21
49
Sexual Abuse
305
61
366
Emotional Neglect
130
131
261
2,472
2,540
5,012
3
1
4
Total Substatiated Allegations
3,238
3,072
6,310
Total Victims
2,648
2,521
5,169
Physical Neglect Medical Neglect of Handicapped Infant
against them. Programs also work to hold offenders accountable, and partner with other agencies to increase community awareness and support. Between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010, the 22 programs provided the following services.8 • Direct services, such as shelter, crisis support, medi cal advocacy, and legal advocacy, assisted 28,047 people. This is a 39% increase from the people served during the 2008-2009 reporting period. Of the people served, 16,945 (60%) were adult women, 1,766 (6%) were adult men, and 9,336 (33%) were children and
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
youth. • A total of 104,034 shelter beds were provided to adults and children, an increase of 22% from the previous
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Programs
reporting period.
Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are prevalent
• The program staff and volunteers responded to 58,955
in every country, in every state, and in every community. Unfortunately, research indicates that when children are exposed to domestic violence – whether through sight, sound, or direct involvement – they are more likely to experience negative outcomes themselves. For instance, children may be more likely to show signs of depression, anxiety, physical
crisis calls through the programs’ 24-hour hotlines. • Programs also provided 46,800 hours of individual supportive counseling and advocacy to adult survivors, and 10,736 hours of group supportive counseling and advocacy.
aggression, general behavioral problems and other trauma
• Children and youth received 16,801 hours of supportive
symptoms.
counseling related to services and assistance, in addi-
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In Nebraska, during the 2009 - 2010 reporting period,
tion to 4,898 additional hours of activities.
there were 22 community-based domestic violence/sexual assault programs and 4 tribal programs serving the Ponca,
Child Welfare
Winnebago, Omaha, and Santee Sioux nations. These pro-
How Many Children Are in the System?
grams offer a range of services for both adults and children
A total of 8,257 Nebraska children were in out-of-home care
who are victims of domestic and sexual violence, including:
at some point in 2010. This is was a decrease of 420 from
24 hour crisis lines; emergency food, shelter, and sundries;
2009. During the calendar year 2010, 3,809 entered care
transportation; medical advocacy and referrals; legal refer-
while 4,004 children exited. Both the number of children who
rals and assistance with protection orders; and ongoing
entered and those who exited care decreased from 2009. Of
support and information.
the 3,809 children who entered care in 2010, 2,321 (60.1%)
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The 22 local domestic violence/sexual assault pro-
were placed in out-of-home care for the first time and 1,488
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