ABUSE

See also MALTREATMENT

Animals, see CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Child abuse, see CHILD ABUSE

Children in need of protection or services, see CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION OR SERVICES

Definitions

Pet and companion animal welfare, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.36

Vulnerable adults, Minn. Statutes 2026 626.557

Discharge from employment, aggravated employment misconduct, Minn. Statutes 2026 268.095

Domestic abuse, see DOMESTIC ABUSE

Higher Education Center on Violence and Abuse, Minn. Statutes 2026 135A.153

Home and community-based services recipients, prevention plan, Minn. Statutes 2026 245D.071

Nursing home residents, see Abuse under NURSING HOMES

Pets, Minn. Statutes 2026 346.36, 346.37

Policy of state, zero tolerance of violence, Minn. Statutes 2026 1.50, 15.86

Sexual abuse, see CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT

Vulnerable adults, see Abuse under VULNERABLE ADULTS