Even with emotional abuse defined in the statute, there is the opportunity for ambiguous definitions that do not apply well in practice and often preclude protective agencies from intervening in suspected emotional abuse cases.

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Emotions are subjective, and thus, emotional abuse can be challenging to define and prove. This ambiguity can cause difficulties for protective agencies in determining when to intervene in cases of suspected emotional abuse.

Even with Emotional Abuse Defined in the Statute, There Is