Child Abuse is any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which can result in death, serious physical or emotional harm. Child abuse can be anything that is harming a child. Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical, or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation Child abuse is the physical, emotional or sexual mistreatment of children. Child abuse is the result of harm, potential of harm, or threat of harm to a child. Child abuse is also the lack of a child’s physical, mental or emotional health and development. Child abuse occurs in different ways. All forms of abuse and neglect are harmful to the child.