---
kind: "unit"
title: "42"
title_heading: "The Public Health and Welfare"
key: "ch132"
level: "chapter"
label: "Chapter 132"
heading: "Victims of Child Abuse"
release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/42/ch132"
sections_count: 20
---

# Chapter 132 — Victims of Child Abuse

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

## Contents

- [Subchapter I — Improving Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases](/usc/42/ch132-schI.md)
- [Subchapter II — Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program](/usc/42/ch132-schII.md)
- [Subchapter III — Child Abuse Training Programs for Judicial Personnel and Practitioners](/usc/42/ch132-schIII.md)
- [Subchapter IV — Reporting Requirements](/usc/42/ch132-schIV.md)
- [Subchapter V — Child Care Worker Employee Background Checks](/usc/42/ch132-schV.md)
- [Subchapter VI — Treatment for Juvenile Offenders Who Are Victims of Child Abuse or Neglect](/usc/42/ch132-schVI.md)