### Question
How does VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN define child maltreatment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 13925*, **child maltreatment** is defined as:

> the physical or psychological abuse or neglect of a child or youth, including sexual assault and abuse

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13925*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

