Endangering the Welfare of a Child in New York: What the Court Data Shows

According to 17,832 DCJS pretrial release records from 2019–2024, Endangering Welfare of a Child cases across 55 New York counties have an average dismissal rate of 57.0% and an average conviction rate of 42.7%.

Endangering the welfare of a child charges in New York address conduct that harms or risks harm to minors. This page examines what DCJS pretrial release records (2019-2024) reveal about how these cases are handled across the state.

What Our Data Shows About Endangering the Welfare of a Child Outcomes

Based on our analysis of endangering the welfare of a child cases across New York courts (DCJS pretrial release records, 2019-2024):

• Endangering welfare cases show pretrial release patterns that reflect their misdemeanor-to-felony range
• Charge reduction rates vary across counties for these offenses
• The data captures county-level differences in how child-welfare cases are processed at arraignment

View endangering the welfare of a child statistics across all New York counties

Variation Across New York

Endangering the welfare of a child outcomes differ across New York counties. The data shows variation in pretrial release rates, charge reduction patterns, and disposition outcomes. Local approaches to child welfare enforcement and available family court alternatives may influence how these cases are processed in different jurisdictions.

Pretrial Release Patterns

Endangering the welfare of a child cases present unique pretrial considerations. Our data tracks how bail, ROR, and supervised release rates for these charges differ across counties. The seriousness with which courts treat offenses involving minors may be reflected in pretrial release patterns.

Understanding the Statistics

When reviewing endangering the welfare of a child data, keep in mind:

• Statistics reflect aggregate patterns from DCJS pretrial release records — individual outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case
• County-level differences may reflect local practices, caseload volumes, and available programs
• Data covers 2019-2024, a period that includes bail reform and its subsequent amendments

Next Steps

For information about endangering the welfare of a child laws and potential penalties, consult a licensed New York attorney or visit the New York Penal Law. To explore the data, view our endangering the welfare of a child statistics by county.