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A child is someone that is ...

Under the age of 18

Child Abuse is...


  • physical injury or death (other than accident)
  • neglect or exploitation of child
  • sexual abuse
  • sexual exploitation

Punishment that does not result in injury is ...

Not considered abuse.

If parents are following verified spiritual guidance their failure to seek medical care is

ok, not considered abuse or neglect

Sexual Abuse of a child is...

Any act by the actor that involves sexual contact with the child.

Sexual Exploitation includes

prostitution and/or explicit conduct for producing visual or print materials

What do you do when you are concerned that abuse has happened?

You make an oral report immediately and no later than 24 hours after the incident.



Follow with a written report to the child welfare agency that includes...


  • name
  • age
  • extent of injuries
  • evidence of previous injuries
  • attach any documentation/pictures

If you fail to report a child abuse situation what will happen?

You will be guilty of a misdemeanor.