Jennifer C. Love
Sharon M. Derrick
Jason M. Wiersema

2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines child maltreatment as “any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver (e.g., clergy, coach, teacher) that results in harm, potential for, or threat of harm to a child.” The CDC further identifies four common types of abuse: physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and neglect.