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[CITE: 42USC3796aa-8]

 
                 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
 
Sec. 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.

(Pub. L. 90-351, title I, Sec. 1409, as added Pub. L. 101-647, title II, 
Sec. 241(a)(2), Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4813.)
