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'Child abuse or neglect' means knowingly, intentionally, or negligently causing, or permitting a minor child to be placed in a situation that endangers his or her life or physical health, or causes or permits a child to be cruelly confined or cruelly punished.
Neglect - Citation: Rev. Stat. § 28-710
'Child abuse or neglect' means knowingly, intentionally, or negligently causing or permitting a minor child to be deprived of necessary food, clothing, shelter, or care or causing or permitting a child age 6 or younger to be left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Sexual Abuse/Exploitation - Citation: Rev. Stat. § 28-710
The term 'child abuse or neglect' includes knowingly, intentionally, or negligently causing or permitting a minor child to be:
- Sexually abused
- Sexually exploited by allowing, encouraging, or forcing the child to solicit for or engage in prostitution, debauchery, public indecency, or obscene or pornographic photography, films, or depictions
Emotional Abuse - Citation:  Rev. Stat. § 28-710
 The term 'child abuse or neglect' includes knowingly,  intentionally, or negligently causing or permitting a minor child to be  placed in a situation that endangers his or her mental health. 
 Abandonment - Citation:  Rev. Stat. § 28-705(3)
 When a person abandons and neglects to provide for his or her child  or dependent stepchild for 3 consecutive months or more, it shall be prima facie evidence of intent to commit abandonment of a child or dependent stepchild. 
 Standards for Reporting - Citation:  Rev. Stat. § 28-711
 A report is required when there is reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect.  
 Persons Responsible for the Child - Citation:  Rev. Stat. § 28-710
 A report must be made when any person is responsible for the abuse or neglect of a child.  
 Exceptions
No exceptions are specified in statute. 
