Def_IllicitSubstance

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Definition of child maltreatment includes causing or permitting a child to be exposed to, inhale, ingest, or have contact with an illegal or controlled substance, chemical substance, or drug paraphernalia

Def_DrugAlcMisuse

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Definition of child maltreatment includes misusing or abusing drugs or alcohol to the extent of losing self-control of actions and risk causing emotional or physical damage or risk to the child

Def_InadequateSupervision

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Definition of child maltreatment includes inadequate supervision or nurturing, harm due to inadequate supervision, or failure to meet parent or caretaker responsibilities (including proper and necessary care, support, and custody)

Def_DrugLab

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

Definition of child maltreatment includes exposure to a drug lab or location where illegal substances are being made/manufactured, including but not limited to methamphetamines

Def_FailuretoThrive

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Definition of child maltreatment includes a non-organic failure-to-thrive, which is a medically diagnosed condition in which the child fails to develop physically, indicated by the child's weight, height and motor development falling significantly below age-appropriate ranges with no medical or organic cause