Which of the Following Best Describes the Dynamic That Complicated

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the dynamic that complicated the issue of child sexual abuse in the 1980s?

• A)Often the court systems failed to take reports of child sexual abuse seriously in the 1980s.
• B)Sexual abuse cases were always tried in civil court when they were a criminal matter.
• C)The topic became very polarized with active advocacy groups on the side of believing children, and advocacy groups on the side of parental rights.
• D)Because sexual abuse cases are tried as a criminal matter, but child maltreatment is investigated through child welfare, there needed to be coordination between law enforcement and child welfare.

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Definitions:

Neurological Reactions

The responses and activities within the nervous system to various stimuli, affecting behavior, emotions, and cognition.

Exclusion

The action of denying someone access to a group, resources, or participation, often leading to feelings of isolation or marginalization.

Online Computer Based Groups

Teams or collectives that interact and collaborate primarily through digital platforms and computer-mediated communication.

Social Loneliness

The feeling of being socially isolated or not having an adequate social network or community support.