Oregon Child Abuse Prevalence Study

The Oregon Child Abuse Prevalence Study is designed to measure rates of child abuse and neglect in Oregon – and to track changes over time. This will help Oregonians to direct resources where they are most likely to be helpful, and to determine whether we are making progress toward a shared goal of safety and well-being for children and youth in our communities.

OCAPS is the first child abuse prevalence study of its kind in the U.S. and will make it possible, for the first time, to answer important questions much more accurately. 

In 2022, CPAN was successful in securing $700,000 in support of a statewide representative prevalence study. It addition to prevalence, our design includes a youth voice component and innovative data dissemination plan in partnership with the School of Journalism that pairs raising awareness about this public health, human rights, and social justice problem with youth perspective on prevention. The study will begin in the fall with a report to be released by September 2023.

“Child abuse and neglect shouldn’t be taken lightly. Since we’re giving you the information I think it would be very useful if you used it to your max potential, and do as much as you can with the information as you possibly can, in every way that you can.”  
– Oregon Child Abuse Prevalence Study High School Student Participant

What is OCAPS, and What Will It Do?

More Information

High School Pilot Study Summary

February 2019

The pilot study, a collaboration with Oregon youth, Lane County schools, and CPAN, is the first time U.S. youth have been asked comprehensive abuse/neglect questions in a school environment.

Frequently Asked Questions about OCAPS

Fall of 2024 

Answers to frequently asked questions by schools and parents about OCAPS.

For additional information about OCAPS, please contact Kaleigh Bronson-Cook at kbron@uoregon.edu