Which of the following should parents NOT do if their child tells them that he or she has been abused?
A) Give the alleged perpetrator a second chance before reporting to the police.
B) Stay calm while talking to the child.
C) Make sure the child is protected from further opportunities for abuse.
D) Report the offender to the police even if it is a relative.
Question 2
Child molestation is unlikely to be reported for a number of reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of these?
A) The offender may be a family friend.
B) The legal system is reluctant to investigate allegations of child molestation.
C) The parents may not want to expose the child to stressful legal proceedings.
D) The parents may not believe the child.
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