Child abuse and neglect

Definition

Child maltreatment (child abuse and neglect) are defined as “Any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm, potential for harm, or threat of harm to a child.” (p.11)

Leeb RT, Paulozzi L, Melanson C, Simon T, Arias I. (2008). 'Child Maltreatment Surveillance: Uniform Definitions for Public Health and Recommended Data Elements', Version 1.0.  Atlanta (GA): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

Note: This page was created as pre-reading for the Auckland Regional Networking Meeting, Family and Sexual Violence held at Western Springs in September 2012.