Answer to Question #238449 in English for Glad

Question

Can perpetrators of child abuse also be good people?

Answer 1

Can perpetrators of child abuse also be good people?

No. A person who engages in child abuse or neglect (sometimes referred to as a "perpetrator") is a person who has been determined to have caused or knowingly allowed the maltreatment of a child. Most States define perpetrators of child abuse and neglect as parents and other caregivers (such as relatives, babysitters, and foster parents) who have harmed a child in their care. It is important to note that States define the term "caregiver" differently. Harm caused to a child by others (such as acquaintances or strangers) may not be considered child abuse or neglect; rather, it may be considered a criminal matter.