### Question
How does the law define child abuse and neglect?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 2921*, **child abuse and neglect** is defined as:

> given that term in section 3 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 note).

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 2921*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 29-COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER II-COAST GUARD CHILD CARE**

