In order to be substantiated child maltreatment, _____ must be verified by the authorities.

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Child maltreatment encompasses both abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) and neglect (physical, emotional, medical). These must be verified by authorities, such as child protective services, in order to be substantiated. Abandonment and multiple incidents can be forms of maltreatment, but they are not the defining factors for substantiation. Sexual abuse can also be substantiated, but it is one specific type of abuse and not inclusive of all maltreatment.

In Order to Be Substantiated Child Maltreatment, _____ Must Be