### Question
How is the "child" defined?


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796aa* as follows -

> an individual under the age of 18 years

#### 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**

