Example usage
The court found them guilty of child abuse.
verb
Molestation or ill-treatment suffered by a child.
The court found them guilty of child abuse.
An order which a local authority may apply to a court for to assess a child's situation if there are concerns about the child's welfare.
Children that are looked after by a local authority. The local authority takes on the responsibility for the children as if it was a parent.
Source: Plain English Campaign