### Question
How does CHILD ABUSE CRIME INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS define child abuse crime?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5119c*, **child abuse crime** is defined as:

> a crime committed under any law of a State that involves the physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child by any person

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5119c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 67-CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT AND ADOPTION REFORM > SUBCHAPTER VI-CHILD ABUSE CRIME INFORMATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS**

