Identifying and definitional attributes | |
Metadata item type: | Data Element Concept |
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METEOR identifier: | 269627 |
Registration status: | Community Services (retired), Standard 01/03/2005 |
Definition: | The type of physical, sexual or emotional actions or inactions which have resulted in, or are likely to result in, significant harm or injury to a child, or risk of significant harm or injury to a child. |
Context: | There are considerable variations across States and Territories in the recording of type of abuse and neglect, reflecting each jurisdiction's own definitions, legislation, policies and practices relating to child protection and child welfare. |