The difference between child abuse and child neglect is:
A.
Abuse is done on purpose; neglect is accidental.
B.
Abuse is an act of commission; neglect is an act of omission.
C.
Abuse is a crime; neglect is not.
D.
Children are often afraid to report abuse, but are willing to report neglect.
ANS: B
Abuse is purposeful mistreatment of another (therefore commission) and neglect is deprivation that is an omission of needed care.
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