Child Abuse and Neglect - Cooperative Extension: 4-H - University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Policies Child abuse or neglect is defined as a threat to a child’s health or welfare by physical, mental or emotional injury or impairment, sexual abuse or exploitation, deprivation of essential needs, or lack of protection from these. As part of the Maine 4-H Youth Development program, all staff and