Abstract
Healthcare and legal professionals continue to explore varying risk factors and rationale for child maltreatment to highlight the ongoing cycle of violence and establish preventative measures. However, research documenting significant relationships among specific types of child abuse and common parental risk factors has not been exhausted. The current study examined the individual relationships between the presence of drug and alcohol abuse, socioeconomic status, domestic violence, and parents with disabilities among various types of child abuse. Secondary data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS FFY 2014) was analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square analyses to test the level of statistical significance of the relationships. The results found a significant association between the presence of domestic violence and reported incidents of psychological or emotional child maltreatment.