### Question
How does the law define child abuse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13001a*, **child abuse** is defined as:

> physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13001a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 132-VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES**

