SHARE LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky comes in first in the nation for the highest rate of child abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau. This April, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, doctors and police say their experiences support that unfortunate state ranking. What You Need To Know Kentucky ranks first in the country for child abuse, and doctors and detectives confirm their workloads have increased to support the unfortunate ranking One Norton Children's doctor says January and February of 2021 saw a 50% increase in cases, compared to last year An LMPD detective says internet crimes against children are also on the rise