ORLANDO -- Child abuse is on the rise in Central Florida.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, the number of fatal child abuse cases in Central Florida more than doubled in the last year from 14 to 30.
Already this year, the deaths of 59 children are under investigation.
The chairwoman of the state's Child Abuse Death Review Team believes we will see another increase next year. Major Connie Shingledecker believes the recession may be a contributing factor as unemployment and financial problems are increasing people's stress levels.
Men are usually the perpetrators in abuse cases, while women lead in neglect.
Statistics show the most typical abuser profile is the boyfriend of a single mom, 18 to 30, and unemployed.
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