### Question
How is the term child abuse and neglect defined?


### Answer
The term **child abuse and neglect** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 551* as the following:

> given that term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 note).

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 551*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 14-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD CARE > SUBCHAPTER III-COAST GUARD CHILD CARE**

