Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 28-354

• Cruel punishment: shall mean punishment which intentionally causes physical injury to a vulnerable adult. See Nebraska Statutes 28-354
• Physical injury: shall mean damage to bodily tissue caused by nontherapeutic conduct, including, but not limited to, fractures, bruises, lacerations, internal injuries, or dislocations, and shall include, but not be limited to, physical pain, illness, or impairment of physical function. See Nebraska Statutes 28-363
• Vulnerable adult: means any person eighteen years of age or older who has a substantial mental or functional impairment or for whom a guardian or conservator has been appointed under the Nebraska Probate Code. See Nebraska Statutes 28-371