In many states, child abuse must be reported within 24 hours of its discovery to the department of social services or the police
Child abuse, also known as child endangerment or child maltreatment, is the intentional or unintentional physical, sexual, or psychological harm or neglect of a child or children, especially by a parent or other adult caretaker. Child abuse can be any action or inaction by a parent or caregiver that causes actual or potential harm to a child. It can take place in a child's home as well as in the institutions, educational settings, or social networks with which the child interacts. Although some scholars distinguish between the two phrases, defining child maltreatment as a catch-all phrase to cover abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, the terms "child abuse" and "child maltreatment" are frequently used synonymously. Distinct jurisdictions have varied required reporting requirements and different definitions of what constitutes child abuse, and as a result, different standards apply when deciding whether to remove children from their families or pursue criminal charges.
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