Arizona Child Abuse Laws

Child abuse laws criminalize physical, emotional, or sexual abuse of minors and also require certain third parties with knowledge of the abuse to report it to the authorities. In Arizona, professionals with access to children (such as teachers and pediatricians) are required to report suspected cases of child abuse. The Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) investigates reports of child abuse (and neglect) in the state.
According to the Arizona DCS child abuse and neglect can occur in different forms, including:
Physical abuse -- non-accidental physical injuries such as bruises, broken bones, burns, cuts or other injuries....

What Constitutes Abuse
Infliction or allowing of physical injury, impairment of bodily function or disfigurement....