There are conflicting state regulations and laws.
Nearly all states provide civil definitions of child abuse and neglect in statute. States recognize the different types of abuse in their definitions, including physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and emotional abuse. Some states also provide definitions for parental substance abuse and/or for abandonment as child abuse. 
 
 
-US Department of Health and Human Services
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Argumentation and Debate - 62242 Β»Argumentation and Debate - 62242
Mikaela Tachick Β»Mikaela Tachick
Policy Presentation  Β»Policy Presentation
Strategies for reducing deaths from child abuse should be established. Β»Strategies for reducing deaths from child abuse should be established.
H.R. 3653: Protect our Kids Act of 2011 Β»H.R. 3653: Protect our Kids Act of 2011
US lacks national standards for reporting child abuse. Β»US lacks national standards for reporting child abuse.
There are conflicting state regulations and laws.
American Humane Association is a reliable and educated source.  Β»American Humane Association is a reliable and educated source.
State laws are indicative of differences & therfore are trustworthy. Β»State laws are indicative of differences & therfore are trustworthy.
All state laws are different.  Β»All state laws are different.
People are uneducated about child abuse laws.  Β»People are uneducated about child abuse laws.
All state laws are different.  Β»All state laws are different.
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