Research on the Ethnic Background of Child Abusers Has Shown

question 11

Multiple Choice

Research on the ethnic background of child abusers has shown that

• A) child abuse is disproportionately committed by African Americans.
• B) Hispanic Americans are the most common perpetrators and victims.
• C) European American children are the targets of abuse from all ethnic groups.
• D) European Americans are more likely to be imprisoned for this offense than members of other ethnic groups.

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