Which of the Following Statements About Estimates of Child Abuse

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about estimates of child abuse is accurate?

• A)Accurate prevalence estimates are very difficult to obtain because many people fail to disclose their experiences of abuse.
• B)Incidents of child abuse and neglect are not collected federally in Canada.
• C)Investigations of maltreatment are undertaken only when it is evident that abuse has occurred.
• D)Cases of suspected abuse require corroboration from the child and two other sources before an investigation will take place.

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