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Asked by Shane Johnson on Jun 08, 2024

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Who is at the highest risk of becoming a victim of child sexual abuse?

A) Monica, a 7-year-old girl who lives with her mother and her mother's boyfriend
B) Dylan, a 3-year-old boy who lives with his father
C) Elijah, a 9-year-old boy who lives in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood
D) Tessie, a 2-year-old girl without siblings

Child Sexual Abuse

An illicit act where an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation, which includes both contact and non-contact abuse.

Economically Disadvantaged

Individuals or groups who have less economic security and fewer economic resources than the general population, often leading to limited access to basic needs and opportunities.

Live-In Boyfriend

A romantic partner with whom one shares a residence but is not legally married.

  • Identify the signs and consequences of child abuse, with a focus on sexual abuse.
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Saurabh PatilJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Children living in households with unrelated adults, such as boyfriends, are at higher risk of sexual abuse. Additionally, girls are at a higher risk overall than boys, and younger children are also at higher risk. While living in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood or being an only child may be risk factors for other types of abuse or neglect, they are not necessarily predictors of sexual abuse.

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