### Question
Can you define what abuse means?


### Answer
**Abuse** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 10337*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10337*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XIII-GRANTS FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE**

