Question

The perpetrators of child sexual abuse are typically strangers of the child's family.

A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Child sexual abuse is typically perpetrated by individuals known to the child, such as parents or other relatives, rather than strangers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement 'The perpetrators of child sexual abuse are typically strangers of the child's family' is False. According to the information provided, child abuse may come in several forms, including sexual abuse, which accounts for 7.6 percent of cases. The majority of child abuse perpetrators (81.2 percent) are parents and 6.2 percent are other relatives. Therefore, child sexual abuse is more likely to be perpetrated by someone known to the child, rather than a stranger.