chapter 7 vocab lesson 2/3 Flashcards
1
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Separation
A
A decision by two married people to live apart from each other.
2
Q
Abuse
A
The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another.
3
Q
Custody
A
The legal right to make decisions affecting children and the responsibility of their care.
4
Q
Domestic Violence
A
Act of violence involving family members.
5
Q
Neglect
A
The failure to provide for a child’s basic needs.
6
Q
Cycle of violence
A
Pattern of repeating violent or abusive behaviors from one generation to the next.
