Child Molesters Frequently Deny That They Are Forcing Themselves on the Victim

question 61

Multiple Choice

Child molesters frequently deny that they are forcing themselves on the victim because

• A)they leave no physical marks.
• B)they threaten the child to deny the incident.
• C)there is rarely physical force,but instead coercion.
• D)the child may not understand the significance of being molested.

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