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Getting help in Austin, Texas |
CHILD ABUSE Definition of Physical Child AbusePhysical abuse is "Physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child, or the genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury to the child, including an injury that is at variance with the history or explanation given and excluding an accident or reasonable discipline that does not expose the child to a substantial risk of harm." Law enforcement investigates cases of serious bodily injury to a child, such as broken bones, head injuries, etc. Milder forms of physical abuse are investigated by Child Protective Services.
Legal Services Links: Social Services Links: Additional Resources: Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources National Domestic Violence Hotline Violence Agaianst Men and Women Family Violence Awareness Page Child Abuse: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
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