Which Best Describes the Way Child Maltreatment Is Defined Throughout

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the way child maltreatment is defined throughout the United States?

• A)There is one federal overarching definition, and then counties are free to elaborate.
• B)Some policies are defined at the federal level, child maltreatment is typically operationalized at the state level, but counties also have discretion.
• C)States are given individual discretion over child maltreatment definitions.
• D)Counties are given full discretion in "county administered" states.

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