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Colorado Child Abuse Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Colorado child abuse laws strictly prohibit any form of sexual, emotional, or physical abuse of children by an adult in a position of trust. The statutes also mandate certain professionals to report any suspected abuse or neglect. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

This article details child abuse and neglect laws in Colorado. Learn how the state defines child abuse, mandated reporting<\/a>, penalties, and more.<\/p>\r\n

How Does Colorado Define Child Abuse?<\/h2>\r\n

Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) includes specific sections outlining the definitions of abuse and the requirements for mandatory reporting:<\/p>\r\n