It is difficult to ascertain the true extent of domestic violence because___________?
Correct answer: A. there is a large dark figure of unreported incidents
- A. there is a large dark figure of unreported incidents
- B. the changing definitions of legal categories have made it harder to convict offenders
- C. researchers are not allowed access to official statistics
- D. there is no valid or reliable way of researching such a sensitive topic
Explanation
Domestic violence has a substantial dark figure because many incidents are never reported to police or recorded by official agencies. Fear, dependence, stigma and concern about consequences commonly discourage victims from reporting.
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