Why Are Child and Elder Abuse Likely to Go Unreported

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why are child and elder abuse likely to go unreported?

• A) few authority figures care enough to investigate abuse.
• B) Neither kind of abuse is perceived as a serious problem in America today.
• C) Most child and elder abuse is done very carefully, so as to make it hard to prove in court.
• D) The victims are relatively powerless.

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Definitions:

Constructive Eviction

Refers to a situation where a landlord's actions, or failure to act, substantially interfere with the tenant's use and enjoyment of the rented property, leading the tenant to vacate the premises.

Unsuitable Condition

A state or situation of an item, property, or environment that is not appropriate or fit for the intended use or purpose.

Reasonable Advance Notice

Notice given well in advance of an action, allowing the recipient enough time to prepare or respond appropriately.

Indefinite Period

A time frame without a specified end date, often used in contracts or employment agreements.