Child Abuse

There are a number of specific laws that are in place to protect children from abuse, including Megan's law, which requires that sex offenders be registered in a database and essentially tracked to ensure that no children are put at risk following their release from prison. Child abuse also includes child neglect, sexual abuse and psychological abuse in addition to standard physical abuse. The transmission of toxins or disease to a child through their mother such as fetal alcohol syndrome is also viewed as child abuse. Here you will find an explanation of the options that are available to you pertaining to child abuse and child abuse law.