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The data presented on this page represents abuse and neglect case appeals data in adherence with clause V of the Virginia Child Protection Accountability System § 63.2-1530 code. This data refers to the total number of Founded cases resulting in administrative appeal. The reporting of this data specifically refers to the total number of appeals to the Local Departments of Social Services, total number of appeals to the Department, and total number of appeals by outcome of the appeal. According to 22VAC40-705-190, "appeal" is the process by which the abuser or neglector may request amendment of the record when the investigation into the complaint has resulted in a founded disposition of child abuse or neglect. According to Subsection G.3. of the aforementioned regulation, the director of the Local Department, or the designee of the director, shall have the authority to sustain, amend, or reverse the Local Department's findings. Likewise, should the Local Director or his/her designee sustain the Local Department's findings, and that decision is appealed to the State, in Subsection I., the [state] hearing officer shall have the authority to sustain, amend, or reverse the Local Department's findings.

How do I use this page?

Start by selecting last year in the ‘Year’ filter. Then select your city or county from the map. Each chart will update to show specific data for your area for the timeframe you specify.

Once you are familiar with that data, experiment with selecting different years and adding additional cities and counties, or narrow the focus by selecting a particular appeal status or selecting one item in a chart to narrow the focus.

Bear in mind...

The data displayed on this page is from the 2013 fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) onwards. For data prior to the 2013 fiscal year, please view the historical reports page.

The primary source of the data is the Virginia Child Protective Services (CPS) case management system. The data is related to child abuse cases that have been reported to and managed by the the Department and its Local Departments throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The data was compiled from reports generated and provided to the Department by CPS offices for the Virginia Localities/FIPs they serve. It is reported in accordance with the the Virginia Child Protection Accountability System (§ 63.2-1530).

The data displayed here is from the 2013 fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) onwards. For data prior to the 2013 fiscal year, please view the historical reports page.

Here is a breakdown of the appeals data presented on this page:

At the conclusion of a Founded Investigation, the Family Services Specialist will determine the level of finding based on the severity of the abuse or neglect. The three levels of founded dispositions are:

  • Level 1 - This Level includes those injuries or conditions, real or threatened, that result in or were likely to have resulted in serious harm to a child.
  • Level 2 - This Level includes injuries or conditions, real or threatened, that result in or were likely to have resulted in moderate harm to a child.
  • Level 3 - This Level includes injuries or conditions, real or threatened, that result in or were likely to have resulted in minimal harm to a child.
  • Amend to Level 2 - Local: the outcome of the appeal results in an amendment of the assigned Level of severity for the case by the Local Department to a ‘Level 2’.
  • Amend to Level 3 - Local: the outcome of the appeal results in an amendment of the assigned Level of severity for the case by the Local Department to a ‘Level 3’.
  • Appeal Abandoned - Local: this data point indicates that the appeal has been abandoned by the appellant.
  • Appeal Denied - Local: this data point indicates that the appeal has been denied by the Local Department.
  • Appeal Pending - Local: this data point indicates that the appeal was/is in an a ‘Pending’ state with the Local Department at the time these reports were generated.
  • Appeal Withdrawn - Local: this data point indicates that the appellant has withdrawn their appeal with the Local Department.
  • Appeals Remanded - Local: this data point indicates that the abuse case appeal has been sent back to the Local Department for further action.
  • Appeals Overturned - Local: this data point indicates that the founded disposition decision by the Local Department has been overturned by the State.
  • Appeals Sustained - Local: this data point indicates that the original founded disposition by the Local Department has been sustained after an appeal.
  • Amend to Level 1 - State: this data point indicates that the Local Departments decision has been appealed to the State by the appellant and amended to Level 1 severity.
  • Amend to Level 2 - State: this data point indicates that the Local Departments decision has been appealed to the State by the appellant and amended to Level 2 severity.
  • Amend to Level 3 - State: this data point indicates that the Local Departments decision has been appealed to the State by the appellant and amended to Level 3 severity.
  • Appeal Abandoned - State: this data point indicates that the appeal to the State has been abandoned by the appellant.
  • Appeal Denied - State: this data point indicates that the appeal has been denied by the State.
  • Appeal Pending - State: this data point indicates that the appeal was/is in an a ‘Pending’ state with the State at the time these reports were generated.
  • Appeal Withdrawn - State: this data point indicates that the appellant has withdrawn their appeal with the State.
  • Appeals Overturned - State: this data point indicates that the founded disposition decision by the Local Department has been overturned by the State or Appeals Court.
  • Appeals Sustained - State: this data point indicates that the original founded disposition by the Local Department has been sustained by the State after an appeal.
  • Appeals Pending - Court: this data point indicates that the appeal was/is in an a ‘Pending’ state with the Appeals Court (Circuit or Appeals) at the time these reports were generated.

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