Sunday, September 5, 2010

10:129-2.2 Allegations of abuse or neglect

10:129-2.2 Allegations of abuse or neglect



(a) The allegations of the types of injuries or risk or harm that may be abuse or neglect include:

1. Child death;

2. Head injuries;

3. Internal injuries;

4. Burns;

5. Poison or noxious substances;

6. Wounds;

7. Bone fractures;

8. Substantial risk of physical injury or environment injurious to health and welfare;

9. Cuts, bruises, abrasions, welts or oral injuries;

10. Human bites;

11. Sprains or dislocations;

12. Mental or emotional impairment; and

13. Risk of harm due to substance abuse by the parent/caregiver or the child.

(b) The allegations of the types of injuries or risk or harm that may be abuse include:

1. Torture;

2. Tying or close confinement;

3. Sexually transmitted diseases;

4. Sexual penetration;

5. Sexual exploitation;

6. Sexual molestation; and

7. Substantial risk of sexual injury.

(c) The allegations of the types of injuries or risk or harm that may be neglect are:

1. Inadequate supervision;

2. Abandonment or desertion;

3. Inadequate food;

4. Inadequate shelter;

5. Inadequate clothing;

6. Medical neglect;

7. Failure to thrive;

8. Environmental neglect;

9. Malnutrition;

10. Lock-out;

11. Medical neglect of a disabled infant; and

12. Educational neglect.