ABSTRACT
Child molestation is any one of several forms of handling, fondling, or other contacts of a sexual nature with a child, including photographing children in lewd poses. The victim may be subject to rape, sodomy, indecent exposure, or murder. “Molester” refers to the one who commits these acts. Child neglect is any deliberate act by the parents or legal guardian of minors that deprives minors of life’s necessities, including protection, adequate sustenance, and behavioral regulation. This includes ignoring the minor. It is the willful failure to provide for one’s child or ward.
