### Question
How is the "nonoffending family member" defined?


### Answer
The term **nonoffending family member** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13001a* as follows -

> a member of the family of a victim of child abuse other than a member who has been convicted or accused of committing an act of child abuse

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

