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child maltreatment

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34 U.S.C. § 12291 — in this subchapter

The term "child maltreatment" means the physical or psychological abuse or neglect of a child or youth, including sexual assault and abuse.

42 U.S.C. § 13925 — in this subchapter

The term “child maltreatment” means the physical or psychological abuse or neglect of a child or youth, including sexual assault and abuse.

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