### Question
What is the definition of child abuse?


### Answer
The definition of **child abuse** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 13001a*:

> physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child, including human trafficking and the production of child pornography

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

