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Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect
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Series: State Statutes |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published: 2011 |
Current Through February 2011
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Provides State laws that define the conduct, acts, and omissions that constitute child abuse or neglect that must be reported to child protective agencies. Summaries of laws for all States and U.S. territories are included.
Table of Contents IntroductionTypes of Abuse Standards for Reporting Persons Responsible for the Child Exceptions Summaries of State Laws |
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011). Definitions of child abuse and neglect. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
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