When Schools Do Not Provide a Supportive Environment to Students

question 7

True/False

When schools do not provide a supportive environment to students such as investigating the reasons for student behaviour, this can hinder disclosure of sexual abuse.

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or major societal norms.

Psychiatric Disorder

A mental disorder or illness that significantly interferes with an individual's cognitive, emotional, or social abilities.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Prevalence Rate

The proportion of a population found to have a condition at a given time, often used in epidemiological studies to understand how widespread a disease or condition is.