How do YOU define"non-abusive?" If a complaint is made against you and the subsequent investigation discloses that there is probable cause to believe that it is true, yes, you can be charged.
This decision would be up to the district attorney and/or child protective services. I doubt it would ever happen. Lack of involvement by the absent parent is not a defense to child abuse.
No not with child abuse, but child endangerment. She will be charged with abuse if she abuses her child! (i am a law enforcement officer)
The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.
They can be charged with abandonment and abuse. Until the child is 18 the parents are responsible.
The school calls social services to report child abuse not the parents. Specially if the child abuse is being done by the parent.
No, it is not legal for anyone to strike a child under the age of 18. You can be charged with child abuse or cruelty to a child if you strike someone under 18 years old.
When a child rapes the parent the child is charged according to the laws of that state.
If the alleged abuse is about the parent then yes.
Child Abuse has been defined as an act, or failure to act, on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in the death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation of a child, or which places the child in an imminent risk of serious harm (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g).Although your question lacks specific details, it is possible the the parent could be charged with child abuse in this case.Since the parent is aware of these acts against the child and has failed to act (i.e. call the police) the child is being abused due to the parent's failure...
No, it isn't right if a parent verbally abuses a child.
they can be sent to jail for abuse
Yes it could.