sec.9What is harm

### sec.9 What is harm Harm , to a child, is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing. It is immaterial how the harm is caused. Harm can be caused by— physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect; or sexual abuse or exploitation. Harm can be caused by— a single act, omission or circumstance; or a series or combination of acts, omissions or circumstances. s 9 amd 2010 No. 33 s 10 (sec.9-ssec.1) Harm , to a child, is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional wellbeing. (sec.9-ssec.2) It is immaterial how the harm is caused. (sec.9-ssec.3) Harm can be caused by— physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect; or sexual abuse or exploitation. (sec.9-ssec.4) Harm can be caused by— a single act, omission or circumstance; or a series or combination of acts, omissions or circumstances. - (a) physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect; or - (b) sexual abuse or exploitation. - (a) a single act, omission or circumstance; or - (b) a series or combination of acts, omissions or circumstances.