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Child maltreatment includes physical and emotional abuse and neglect.
In the United States, child abuse and neglect is defined by Federal legislation that provides a foundation for state law by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that characterize child maltreatment. Each state further defines child abuse and neglect. Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation. An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. Every product guaranteed American made by Union workers.