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Child abuse is generally the mistreatment of a child by a parent or caregiver—through actions or inactions—that causes injury, death, or emotional harm to the child—or that places the child at serious risk of such injury, death, or emotional harm. Mistreatment that constitutes child abuse may take many forms, including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, failure to supervise, and exploitation. Child abuse laws vary from state to state and are usually located in a state’s family code and criminal or penal code.

In Hawaii, child abuse is addressed under both the state's family code and criminal statutes. Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 350 provides the legal framework for reporting and investigating child abuse and neglect. The law mandates that certain professionals, such as doctors, teachers, and social workers, must report suspected child abuse to the Department of Human Services. Failure to report can result in penalties. Child abuse in Hawaii encompasses physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and exploitation. The state's criminal code, under various sections, also criminalizes acts of violence or neglect against children, and perpetrators can face severe penalties including imprisonment. Hawaii's laws aim to protect the welfare of children, ensure the reporting of suspected abuse, and provide legal consequences for those found guilty of mistreating children.

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