How do the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 define child abuse and neglect?

A) when adults use corporal or other severe forms of punishment to harm children
B) when adults use unreasonable forms of discipline that cause injury to a child,whether intentionally or not
C) when adults take action that causes serious physical or emotional harm to a child,or when their inaction leads to the child being hurt in some way
D) when adults use corporal punishment for minor infractions

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Misty Schnabel · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 define child abuse and neglect as actions or failures to act by a parent or caregiver that result in serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm to a child. This encompasses both direct harm and harm due to negligence.

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