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The definition of child abuse according to pennsylvania law, focusing on the actions and failures to act of the perpetrator. Various forms of abuse, including bodily injury, fabrication of symptoms, sexual abuse, and neglect. It also specifies the individuals who can be considered perpetrators and the recent acts that constitute abuse. The document was updated on december 31, 2014.
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The term “child abuse” shall mean intentionally, knowingly or recklessly doing any of the following:
Distinguishes between those committing abuse and those failing to act
Effective as of 12/31/
- Perpetrator: failure to act (omission): - parent of the child - a spouse or former spouse - paramour or former paramour of a parent - person 18 or older who is responsible for the child's welfare - a person 18 or older who resides in the same home as the child
Bodily injury - Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain Recent act - Any act committed within two years of the date of the report to the PA Department of Human Services or county agency Serious physical neglect - Any of the following that endangers life or health, threatens well-being, causes bodily injury or impairs a health, development or functioning: