In Most Cases of Child Abuse, the Abuser Is the Child's

question 124

Multiple Choice

In most cases of child abuse, the abuser is the child's:

• A) babysitter.
• B) teacher.
• C) older sibling.
• D) parent.

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Hemolyzed

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Crenated

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