Most Cases of Abuse and Neglect Are Handled Through

question 35

Multiple Choice

Most cases of abuse and neglect are handled through

• A) courts.
• B) CPS.
• C) police.
• D) teachers.

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Definitions:

Constant Growth

A state or condition of a system, such as an economy or a population, where there is a steady increase over time without periods of decline.

Social Atomization

The breakdown of social bonds between an individual and their community or society, leading to isolation or a feeling of disconnection.

Kitty Genovese

A New York woman whose 1964 murder became famous due to reports of bystander apathy, sparking research on what is now known as the bystander effect.

Civil Inattention

A social behavior where individuals in public spaces acknowledge each other's presence but choose not to engage in deep social interaction.