noun
Refers to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, or neglect of a child. Used in legal, social welfare, and everyday contexts.
子ども虐待の防止に取り組む団体が増えている。
More organizations are working to prevent child abuse.
子ども虐待の疑いがある場合は、すぐに相談してください。
If you suspect child abuse, please consult immediately.
More formal and legal term, often used in official documents and laws. 子ども虐待 is slightly softer and more common in general media.
Compound of 子ども (child) and 虐待 (abuse). The term became widely used in the late 20th century as awareness of child abuse grew in Japan.