What is child abuse?

Child abuse is defined as
  • “any act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical, psychological, spiritual or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm to any individual referred to as a child.”
  • "any act of commission or omission that endangers or impairs a child's physical or emotional health and development. Child abuse includes any damage don...

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