### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define abuse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3796aa*, **abuse** is defined as:

> physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;B-GRANTS FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE**

