Why Do Many Incidents of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why do many incidents of domestic and intimate partner violence go unreported?

• A) The victim blames him/herself for the abuse
• B) The victim is economically dependent on his/her abuser
• C) The victim fears retaliation
• D) All of the above

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