Child abuse and neglect is, at a minimum, any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation (including sexual abuse as determined under section 111), or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act).

By definition, what is Child abuse and Neglect?

Stats on Child Abuse and Neglect:

4 Main Types of Child Abuse

Physical Abuse- Non-accidental physical injury to a child.

Sexual Abuse- any act of a sexual nature upon or with a child for the sexual gratification of the perpetrator or a third party, including anyone who allowed or encouraged it.

Emotional Abuse- Chronic attitudes or acts which interfere with the psychological and social development of a child. When a parent or caregiver harms a child's mental and social development or causes sever emotional harm.

Neglect-  Child-rearing which is essentially inadequate or dangerous.  The failure to act on behalf of the child; not providing the care, supervision, affection, and support needed for the child's health, safety, and well-being.

Indicating behaviors of Neglect and or Child Abuse: