Definition: Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations are ruled “indicated” where credible evidence is not satisfactorily refuted, or “unsubstantiated” where insufficient evidence is found to support a finding as either indicated or ruled out.* Rate of Unduplicated Children with Indicated/Unsubstantiated Child Abuse/Neglect Findings, Ages 0-17, Maryland (rate per 1,000) (State Fiscal Year) Maryland 2011 2012 Read the Rest…
Definition: The rate of violent crimes that are committed per 1,000 persons.* Rate of Violent Crime per 1,000 Persons 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MD 7.1 6.8 6.4 6.3 5.9 5.6 5.0 4.8 4.7 US 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.3 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.7 Data Source: FBI, Crime in the United Read the Rest…
Definition: The percentage of public school students, grades 9-12, who withdrew from school before graduation or before completing a Maryland-approved educational program during the July to June academic year and who are not known to have enrolled in another high school program during the academic year. Percentage of Public High School Students, Grades 9-12, Read the Rest…
Definition: The rate of referrals to the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), per 100,000 youth ages 10-17, for felony offenses, including both violent and non-violent charges.* Rate of Referrals to DJS Per 100,000 Youth Ages 10-17, for Felony Offenses (Violent and Non-violent) by Fiscal Year, Maryland Age Group 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Read the Rest…