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central registries  

Definition

  • Child abuse is typically defined as the physical, sexual, or psychological maltreatment of children. Unfortunately, children are frequent and easy targets of abuse and maltreatment because they are unable to protect or help themselves. [Source: Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention; Central Registry]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-Z2M58L6C-X

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