Tag: Abuse Awareness
Maltreatment, Child
Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Child Definition and Description of Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, child refers to any act of omission or commission by a caregiver or other trusted adult that results in harm or potential harm to a child. This encompasses physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, child…