Disabled Persons Are More Likely to Experience Some Form of Abuse

question 9

Multiple Choice

Disabled persons are more likely to experience some form of abuse during their lifetime compared to individuals without disabilities. Which of the following is true about abuse of disabled persons?

• A) Men are abused more often than women.
• B) Children are at risk because of the cost of care to the community.
• C) Child abuse is less prevalent in the disabled.
• D) The most common type of reported abuse is care related.

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