How Would You Characterize the Change, Over the Decade, in the U.S

question 16

Multiple Choice

How would you characterize the change, over the decade, in the U.S. rate of child maltreatment?

• A) There has been a steep decline.
• B) There has been a modest decline.
• C) There rate has stayed about the same.
• D) There has been an increase.

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