Definitions
34 U.S.C. § 10337
in effectFor purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “child” means an individual under the age of 18 years; and
(2) the term “abuse” means physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.
Source: OLRC USLMURL: https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/95/xml_usc34@119-95.zipFetched: 6/5/2026
