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Simple English definitions for legal terms

cruelty to children

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A quick definition of cruelty to children:

Cruelty to children means hurting a child on purpose or not taking care of them properly. This can cause physical, emotional, or sexual harm to the child. It is against the law and can result in serious consequences.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Cruelty to children is a form of child abuse that involves intentional or neglectful physical or emotional harm inflicted on a child, including sexual molestation. It can also refer to a parent's or caregiver's act or failure to act that results in a child's exploitation, serious physical or emotional injury, sexual abuse, or death.

Examples: Examples of cruelty to children include physically hitting a child, emotionally abusing a child by constantly belittling them or making them feel worthless, or sexually abusing a child by engaging in sexual acts with them or exposing them to sexual content.

Explanation: Cruelty to children is a serious issue that can have long-lasting effects on a child's physical and mental health. The examples provided illustrate the different forms of cruelty to children that can occur. Physical abuse can result in bruises, broken bones, and other physical injuries. Emotional abuse can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Sexual abuse can cause trauma and have lasting effects on a child's ability to form healthy relationships in the future. It is important to recognize and report any instances of cruelty to children to protect their well-being.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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