### Question
How does CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN define mental abnormality?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14071*, **mental abnormality** is defined as:

> a congenital or acquired condition of a person that affects the emotional or volitional capacity of the person in a manner that predisposes that person to the commission of criminal sexual acts to a degree that makes the person a menace to the health and safety of other persons

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14071*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN**

