### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define child?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3796aa*, **child** is defined as:

> 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**

