California Child Abuse Reporting Laws define child abuse as:

• Non-Accidental physical injury caused by an individual or other
• Willful cruelty or unjustified punishment
• Sexual abuse/exploitation,
• Infliction of mental or emotional suffering. 

California Child Abuse Reporting Laws define child neglect as:

• Neglect by a parent or caretaker who fails to provide adequate food, clothing, medical care, or supervision.