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Is the victim generally the person reporting the abuse?

April 26, 2017abuse person victim

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Is the victim generally the person reporting the abuse?

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No, typically the victim will not report the abuse due to fear of retaliation or public exposure, embarrassment, humiliation, or potential loss of a relationship. Therefore, concerned parties, neighbors, family members and agencies mandated by law to report suspected abuse.