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child abuse

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18 U.S.C. § 1111 — for purposes of this section

the term “child abuse” means intentionally or knowingly causing death or serious bodily injury to a child;

18 U.S.C. § 3509 — for purposes of this section

the term “child abuse” means the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child;

25 U.S.C. § 3202 — for the purposes of this chapter (2 versions over time)

"child abuse" includes but is not limited to—

(A) in any case in which—

(i) (I) a child is dead or exhibits evidence of skin bruising, bleeding, malnutrition, failure to thrive, burns, fracture of any bone, subdural hematoma, soft tissue swelling; and

(II) such condition is not justifiably explained or may not be the product of an accidental occurrence; or

(ii) a child is subjected to sexual assault, sexual molestation, sexual exploitation, sexual contact, or prostitution; and

(B) any case in which a child is subjected to sexual assault, sexual molestation, sexual exploitation, sexual contact, or prostitution;

34 U.S.C. § 20302 — for purposes of this subchapter

the term "child abuse" means physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child, including human trafficking and the production of child pornography;

34 U.S.C. § 20341 — for the purposes of this section

the term "child abuse" means the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child;

36 U.S.C. § 220501 — for purposes of this chapter

"child abuse" has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20302).

42 U.S.C. § 13001A — for purposes of this subchapter (2 versions over time)

the term “child abuse” means physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child, including human trafficking and the production of child pornography;

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