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Indiana Child Abuse Laws<\/h1>\n
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Child abuse laws make it illegal to physically, emotionally, or sexually abuse minors. Child abuse laws are intended to balance the protection of children from serious harm with a parent's interest in raising and disciplining their children as they see fit. In Indiana, it's considered child abuse<\/a> if a child's mental or physical condition is seriously endangered or impaired:<\/p>\r\n