Apply Finkelhor and Asdigian's Three Types of Target Congruence to a Form

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Essay

Apply Finkelhor and Asdigian's three types of target congruence to a form of (1) elder abuse and (2) child abuse. Draw a three-by-two table (three types of target congruence by two forms of abuse) to show how the concepts apply across these types of victimization.
(a) Define each type for each form of elder abuse and child abuse.
(b) Explain the similarities and differences in the three types of target congruence across the forms of elder abuse and child abuse.

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Definitions:

Social Security Tax

A mandatory tax levied on both employees and employers to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits.

Federal Income Taxes

Taxes levied by the federal government on individuals' and organizations' annual earnings.

Unemployment Taxes

Taxes employers pay to federal and state governments to fund unemployment benefits for workers who lose their jobs.

Internal Controls

Procedures and measures taken by a business to safeguard its assets, ensure accuracy and reliability in accounting records, and enhance operational efficiency.