As of 2007, a majority of states provide some level of protection for victims of this form of violence. It is characterized by willful intimidation, battery and assault. Children exposed to this brutality eventually see it as a way of life. This places them at risk for the next generation of victims or abusers. What kind of abuse is being described?
  1. Sexual abuse
  2. Battered child syndrome
  3. Domestic battery
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: C - Domestic violence is the abusive behavior perpetrated by one family member to another. It generally includes persons residing together, a spouse, former spouse or persons who share a common child. Children who have witnessed domestic violence become victims themselves. They often suffer social and physical problems.
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