WebChildren are protected under Pennsylvania law, and there is a wide range of services offered to families and children suffering abuse. The law defines a "child" as any individual under 18 years of age. There are a number of actions that can be prosecuted as child abuse. Child Abuse. Pennsylvania defines Child Abuse under § 3490.4. The statute ... Web(i) to quell a disturbance or remove the child from the scene of a disturbance that threatens physical injury to persons or damage to property; (ii) to prevent the child from self …

55 Pa. Code Subchapter A. Child Protective Services

WebBy definition, these forms include: Physical abuse. Physical child abuse occurs when a child is purposely physically injured or put at risk of harm by another person. Sexual abuse. Any sexual activity with a child is considered sexual abuse and may include fondling, oral-genital contact, intercourse, exploitation, or exposure to child pornography. WebWhat constitutes child abuse and neglect according to Pennsylvania law? A: Child abuse is defined as when an individual acts or fails to prevent something that causes serious harm to a child under the age of 18. This harm can take many forms, such as serious physical injury, serious mental injury, neglect, or sexual abuse or exploitation. ... atemi 800

MANDATED REPORTERS - Department of Human Services

Webwww.dpw.state.pa.us > > CPSL Definitions – Child Abuse • The definition of child abuse has been amended to require that acts or failures to act be committed . intentionally, knowingly . or . recklessly. A person acts . knowingly . when they are aware that their conduct is of that nature or that such circumstances exist and they are Web(ii) The term does not include imminent risk as defined in the definition of ‘‘child abuse’’ in § 3490.4. Primary person who is responsible for the care of a child —A person who provides or arranges ongoing care and supervision to a child in lieu of parental care and supervision. atemi 600