### Question
How does IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES define applicant?


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

> a child protective service, law enforcement, legal, medical and mental health agency or other agency that responds to child abuse cases

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

