child abuse
Defined in 7 places across 5 titles of the United States Code.
the term "child abuse" means physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child, including human trafficking and the production of child pornography;
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 20302Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
- 2015–present42 U.S.C. § 13001AThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter
the term "child abuse" means the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child;
Same definition in 2 sections
- 1994–present18 U.S.C. § 3509Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Child victims and child witnesses rights · for purposes of this section
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 20341Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Child abuse reporting · for the purposes of this section
"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).
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- 2018–present36 U.S.C. § 220501Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations · Short title and definitions · for purposes of this chapter
“child abuse” includes but is not limited to—
(A) any case in which—
(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; and
(B) any case in which a child is subjected to sexual assault, sexual molestation, sexual exploitation, sexual contact, or prostitution;
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- 1994–202425 U.S.C. § 3202Indians · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
"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;
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- 2024–present25 U.S.C. § 3202Indians · Definitions · for the purposes of this chapter
the term “child abuse” means intentionally or knowingly causing death or serious bodily injury to a child;
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- 2003–present18 U.S.C. § 1111Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Murder · for purposes of this section
the term “child abuse” means physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child;
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- 1994–201542 U.S.C. § 13001AThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this subchapter