child abuse
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Child abuse — is a very complex and dangerous set of problems that include child neglect and the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children. Although most people think first of physical abuse when they hear the term, physical abuse makes us 25 percent… … Medical dictionary
child abuse — n: abuse (2) Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. child abuse … Law dictionary
child abuse — child′ abuse n. soc beating, neglect, or other mistreatment of a child by a parent or guardian • Etymology: 1970–75 … From formal English to slang
Child abuse — Family law Entering into marriag … Wikipedia
child abuse — mistreatment of a child by a parent or guardian, including neglect, beating, and sexual molestation. [1970 75] * * * Crime of inflicting physical or emotional injury on a child. The term can denote the use of inordinate physical violence or… … Universalium
child abuse — In its most general sense, child abuse refers to the maltreatment or injury of a child by an adult or adults. Such abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, or a combination of all three. It might be perpetrated by one person or by several,… … Dictionary of sociology
child abuse — noun the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children • Hypernyms: ↑maltreatment, ↑ill treatment, ↑ill usage, ↑abuse * * * ˈchild abuse [child abuse] noun … Useful english dictionary
Child Abuse Investigation Team — Child Abuse Investigation Team/Unit[1][2] are units within police forces of the United Kingdom, responsible for investigating offences relating to minors[3]. Within the London Metropolitan Police Service, CAIT is an Operational Command Unit… … Wikipedia
Child abuse, sexual — Child abuse comprises four basic types of mistreatment: child neglect, physical abuse of a child, emotional abuse of a child, and sexual abuse of a child. Sexual abuse is the least frequently reported form of child abuse (6% of all cases).… … Medical dictionary
child abuse — child a.buse n [U] the crime of harming a child physically, sexually, or emotionally … Dictionary of contemporary English
child abuse — child a,buse noun uncount bad treatment of a child by an adult, especially an adult in a position of trust or authority … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
