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A person makes a specific disclosure to the mandated reporter that an identifiable child is the victim of child abuse. An individual aged 14 or older makes a specific disclosure to the mandated reporter that they have committed child abuse. Persons Responsible for the Child. Citation: Cons. Stat. Tit. 23, § 6303
1 Μαΐ 2017 · The below chart outlines the types of conduct that the Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) defines as child abuse, when done intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly to a child. The specific conduct and the related definitions listed in the chart are taken verbatim from the law, but reorganized into categories to aid understanding.
For starters, it’s important to establish a definition for “child abuse” in the eyes of the Pennsylvania legal system. Under the state’s Child Protective Services Law (CPSL), various actions and inactions constitute child abuse, aiming to safeguard children from physical, emotional, and sexual harm.
27 Μαρ 2018 · Pennsylvania child abuse laws, like the abuse laws found in other states, fall under the criminal or penal code. The crime is broadly defined to include any type of cruelty inflicted on a child, such as mental abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault or exploitation, and neglect.
Since 2013, legislation has been enacted, changing the manner in which Pennsylvania responds to child abuse. These changes will significantly impact the reporting, investigating, assessment, prosecution, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases.
10 Δεκ 2015 · Section 1: Defining Child Abuse in Pennsylvania What is child abuse in Pennsylvania? The term “child abuse” shall mean intentionally or recklessly doing any of the following: (1) Causing bodily injury to a child through any recent act or failure to act
Child abuse in Pennsylvania is defined as when an individual acts or fails to prevent something that causes harm or a high likelihood of harm to a child under the age of 18. This harm can take many forms, such as bodily injury, serious mental injury, or sexual abuse or exploitation.
