Which Child Will Most Likely Experience Fewer Long-Term Consequences of Being

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which child will most likely experience fewer long-term consequences of being abused?

• A) Riley, who moved in with her father after being abused by her stepfather for 5 years
• B) Caleb, who spends as many nights at friends' homes as possible to avoid his mother's live-in boyfriend
• C) Ellie, whose teacher reported suspicions to the police and whose mother believes her
• D) Cameron, who was told by his mother that he must have misunderstood because it only happens to girls

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