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


### Answer
The term **child abuse** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13001a* as the following:

> physical or sexual abuse or neglect of a child

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13001a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 132-VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE > SUBCHAPTER I-IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES**

