Reimagining Safety: 2024 Economics of Child Abuse Report
Safe & Sound has launched our 2024 Economics of Child Abuse report and website, which provides a detailed analysis of the cost of child abuse and neglect across the state.

According to our research, child abuse and neglect cost California over $16 billion in 2024. This represents thousands of missed opportunities for prevention and confirms that the costs of abuse and neglect for impacted children and their families are both significant and long lasting.

Bold Recommendations to Reform California’s Mandated Reporting System
Safe & Sound has played a leadership role in launching the statewide Mandated Reporting to Community Supporting Task Force to reform mandated reporting. The recently presented final report and recommendations include bold proposals to help build momentum for a Child & Family Well‑Being System.