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Definition

There are three main types of child abuse:

• Physical Abuse - Injury, suffering, or death of a child under the age of 18 resulting from acts committed by the child's caretaker.
• Neglect - Injury, suffering, or death of a child as a result of not providing something the child needs. The child's need may be food, a clean home, supervision, medical care, schooling, etc.
• Sexual Abuse - Involvement of a child under 18 years of age in sexual activities by an adult (includes exhibitionism, fondling, etc).

General Information

Child Abuse Child Welfare Information Gateway Publications Prevent Child Abuse America (More)

Symptoms and Tests

Child Abuse: Diagnosis/Symptoms Child Sexual Abuse: Diagnosis/Symptoms

Treatment

Child Abuse: Treatment

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My Family Health Portrait Play a Part in Prevention U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative (More)

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