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Oklahoma Child Abuse Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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Oklahoma<\/span>\u2019s <\/span>child abuse<\/span> laws prohibit the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse<\/span> of children. These child abuse<\/span> laws also require certain third parties and professionals to report knowledge or suspicion of child abuse<\/span> or child neglect<\/span> to the authorities.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Oklahoma<\/span> law<\/span> is clear on what constitutes child abuse<\/span>. It also spells out who qualifies as mandated reporters. This article explores how these laws work and explains how to report suspected child abuse<\/span>. Contact a criminal defense attorney<\/span><\/a> or family lawyer for help if you still have questions. You can also review FindLaw\u2019s resources on child abuse<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Types of Child Abuse<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s normal to think of child abuse<\/span> as involving physical abuse<\/span>. However, there are many types of child abuse<\/span>. In addition, the law prohibits child neglect<\/span> or inaction regarding a child\u2019s care<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The more common types of child abuse<\/span> include the following:<\/p>\n