Title: Ohio Child Abuse and Neglect Definitions | Ohio Children's Trust Fund
Headings: Ohio Child Abuse and Neglect Definitions
Ohio Child Abuse and Neglect Definitions
General Definitions
Types of Abuse
Forms of Neglect
Definitions Under Ohio Law

Content: Harm (for the purpose of utilizing the "Comprehensive Assessment and Planning Model - Interim Solution") — the consequence of maltreatment and refers to the nature of the injury or trauma affecting the child. Infant — any child from birth to 18 months of age. Mental injury — any behavioral, cognitive, emotional, or mental disorder in a child caused by an act or omission that is described in section 2919.22 of the Ohio Revised Code and is committed by the parent or other person responsible for the child's care. Out-of-home care child abuse — pursuant to section 2151.011 of the Ohio Revised Code, means any of the following when committed by a person responsible for the care of a child in out-of-home care: (a) Engaging in sexual activity with a child in the person's care. (b) Denial to a child, as a means of punishment, of proper or necessary subsistence, education, medical care, or other care necessary for a child's health. (c) Use of restraint procedures on a child that cause injury or pain. (d) Administration of prescription drugs or psychotropic medication to the child without the written approval and ongoing supervision of a licensed physician. (e) Commission of any act, other than by accidental means, that results in any injury to or death of the child in out-of-home care or commission of any act by accidental means that results in an injury to or death of a child in out-of-home care and that is at variance with the history given of the injury or death. Out-of-home care child neglect — pursuant to section 2151.011 of the Ohio Revised Code, means any of the following when committed by a person responsible for the care of a child in out-of-home care: