child abuse
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
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;