Child abuse is deplorable, and it is:Any action that results in imminent risk or serious harm, death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation of a child; By a parent, caretaker or any person that is responsible for the child's welfare.Reporting Child AbuseChild abuse laws in most states require that once certain people become aware of child abuse they are required to report it, these people include:school officialsdoctorspoliceIf these people were aware of the child abuse and did not report it they may be responsible to the child for the injuries that he/she suffered at the hands of the abuser.Bringing a Lawsuit for Child AbuseTime is of the essence. Each state has a "statute of limitations," which is the time limit when you are permitted to bring a lawsuit. If you