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kailey garcia
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Who is most likely to be a perpetrator of child maltreatment?

A) biological parents
B) boyfriend or girlfriend of a parent
C) caregiver hired by a parent
D) relative other than parents

Perpetrator

An individual who commits an illegal, harmful, or unethical act.

Child Maltreatment

Any intentional harm to a minor (under the age of 18), including actions that harm the child physically, emotionally, sexually, or through neglect; also known as child maltreatment.

Biological Parents

The term refers to the two individuals whose genetic material a child inherits; typically, it means the mother who gave birth to the child and the father whose sperm fertilized the mother's egg.

  • Recognize the factors and risks associated with child maltreatment.
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Josha Mae ZarateDec 27, 2024
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