### Question
How does DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS define abuse?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3002*, **abuse** is defined as:

> the willful—


(A) infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or cruel punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

