An Adolescent Is Often Unlikely to Report Maltreatment Because Of

question 28

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is often unlikely to report maltreatment because of:

• A)fear of retaliation.
• B)fear of loss of control.
• C)a close relationship with the perpetrator.
• D)all of the above

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