Definitions About Us l FAQ's l History l Definitions l Map Child abuse is the physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment of a child.
Sexual abuse is any sexual activity between an adult and a child.
This includes fondling, incest or rape of a child. Eighty percent of cases reported involve parents, relatives, and other known adults as the sexual abusers. Using a child or a teen for prostitution or the production of pornographic material is defined as endangering children under the law. Emotional abuse is not as visible as other forms of abuse, but can be very damaging. A child who is repeatedly belittled, ignored, yelled at, or blamed for family problems is emotionally abused.