U.S. Code > Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare > CHAPTER 46—JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII-B—GRANTS FOR CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISING OF TESTIMONY OF CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ABUSE > § 3796aa-8. Definitions

§ 3796aa-8. Definitions

For purposes of this subchapter—
(1) the term “child” means an individual under the age of 18 years; and
(2) the term “abuse” means physical or mental injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, or negligent treatment of a child.