Which of the following statements are true? (Select all that apply)

Abuse is not the victim’s fault.
An abuser usually has a good reason for hurting someone.
Neglect is a form of abuse.
It is important to speak up against abuse.

1 answer

The true statements are:

  1. Abuse is not the victim’s fault.
  2. Neglect is a form of abuse.
  3. It is important to speak up against abuse.

The statement "An abuser usually has a good reason for hurting someone" is false; abuse is unjustifiable and typically stems from various factors that do not excuse the behavior.