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CHILD – a person below eighteen (18) years of age
or one over said age and who, upon evaluation of
a qualified physician, psychologist or psychiatrist,
is found to be incapable of taking care of himself
fully because of a physical or mental disability or
condition or of protecting himself from abuse.

CHILD ABUSE – general term used to describe
behavior on the part of a parent or guardian that
results in significant negative emotional or physical
consequences for a child. Abuse of children can
take several different forms: physical abuse,
emotional abuse, sexual abuse or neglect.

CHILD IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW – refers to a
child who is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as,
having committed an offense under Philippine laws.

CHILD NEGLECT – the negligent treatment or
maltreatment of a child by a parent or caretaker
under circumstances indicating harm or threatened
harm to the child's health or welfare.

CHILD TRAFFICKING – the recruitment,
transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of a
child purpose of exploitation.

CHILDREN AT RISK - refers to children who are
vulnerable to and at the risk of committing criminal
offenses because of personal, family and social
circumstances.

CHILLED SHOT – shot gun pellets made from lead
especially hardened by the additional of a slight
amount of antimony.

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