### Question
How is the term child abuse and neglect defined?


### Answer
The term **child abuse and neglect** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1787* as the following:

> provided in section 3(1) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5102).[1](#1787_1_target)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1787*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 88-MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND MILITARY CHILD CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-MILITARY FAMILY PROGRAMS**

