34 U.S.C. § 10337

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, § 1409 , as added Pub. L. 101–647, title II, § 241(a)(2) , Nov. 29, 1990 , 104 Stat. 4813 .)