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flag West Virginia saw a 7.5% rise in child abuse cases over five years, with 4,734 children served, 46% for sexual abuse, and 17% for drug endangerment, four times the national average.

flag West Virginia's 2025 child abuse statistics show a 7.5% increase in children served by Child Advocacy Centers over five years, with 4,734 children assisted, 46% referred for sexual abuse, and 17% for drug endangerment—four times the national average. flag Ninety-six percent were under 12, 96% of offenders were known to the child, and one in three had a disability. flag Forty percent received therapy, and 833 cases led to criminal charges, with 413 convictions. flag The state also launched its first breastmilk depot at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital to provide screened, pasteurized donor milk to premature and ill infants, improving neonatal care.

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