For purposes of this subchapter—
the term “child” means an individual under the age of 18 years; and
the term “abuse” means physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.
Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 1409Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 241(a)(2)104 Stat. 4813(, as added , , .)
Editorial Notes
Codification
section 3796aa–8 of Title 42Section was formerly classified to , The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.