Child Abuse can be defined as a "non-accidental" injury or pattern of injuries to a child. Child abuse is damage to a child for which there is no "reasonable" explanation. Child abuse includes non-accidental physical injury, neglect, sexual abuse/molestation, and emotional abuse. Child abuse can encompass a spectrum of abusive actions, from acts of commission, to lack of action or omission. Child abuse can start before the birth of the child and can have adverse effects on the child, such as failure to seek appropriate prenatal health care during pregnancy or maternal drug/alcohol abuse.
http://www.columbusga.org/sheriff/child_abuse.htm
Child abuse has increased 35% since 2003 in the US. 30,799 cases of alleged child abuse or neglect are confirmed after investigation in Michigan. 176,021 children ages 0-17 are from families where an investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect occurred in Michigan. http://michigancasa.org/index.php?q=node/99
Under Michigan law, child abuse includes non-accidental physical or mental harm to a child “…by an individual who is responsible for the child's health and welfare.” People who may be found guilty of criminal child abuse include parents, teachers or even a member of the clergy. Child abuse can include intentional physical or mental injury, maltreatment, sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.
Currently, Michigan child abuse crimes are divided into several different categories, and the penalties you face depend on your specific charges.
http://www.grabellaw.com/child-abuse-and-neglect.html
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