While the Number of Reports of Child Abuse Have Increased

question 94

Multiple Choice

While the number of reports of child abuse have increased from around 669,000 in 1976 to well over 3 million in 2009,how many reports of abuse are found to be unsubstantiated?

• A)almost one half
• B)up to 25 percent
• C)practically none
• D)more than two-thirds

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