Opportunity
Below is the scope of our service opportunity in the United States.
Training
Recent U.S. government and industry data indicate that professionals are the primary reporters of child abuse and neglect, accounting for 70.9% of reports in 2023 (1). These professionals include teachers, police officers, lawyers, and social services staff.
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United States:
22 million healthcare workers (5).
3.8 million teachers (6).
970,000 childcare workers (7).
720,000 police officers (8).
1 million mental health providers (9).
In total, these fields include 28.4 million mandated reporters, out of the 258.3 million adults in the U.S. (7). This presents a major opportunity to develop an annual training program to improve reporting practices for both mandated reporters and the general adult population.
In addition, specialized training will be developed to address specific areas of abuse, providing in-depth understanding to enhance recognition, assessment, and reporting.
Reporting
In 2023, 2.26 million out of 4.3 million child abuse reports were screened out and not assigned for investigation (8). Since these reports were ultimately screened out (i.e., non-urgent), they highlight a critical gap where NORA can make a meaningful impact.
By processing millions of reports, NORA will:
Reduce workload burdens on child protection agencies.
Ensure submissions are organized, complete, bias-free, and comprehensive.
Streamline the reporting process, enabling intake workers to review and act on reports more efficiently upon receipt.
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