How is a case of potential elder abuse different from a case of potential child abuse?
a. The aged are more vulnerable physically, socially, and emotionally
b. Children are more likely than elders to be victims of financial exploitation
c. People of all ages have a right to live in ways that others may judge risky
d. An adult, unlike a child, is always presumed mentally competent until proven otherwise
e. None of the above
d. An adult, unlike a child, is always presumed mentally competent until proven otherwise
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A) automatically expunging status offenses from the youth's record. B) separating status offenders from youth convicted of more serious crimes. C) creating special courts for status offenders. D) allowing status offenders to complete community service instead of incarcerating them.
Reformers’ critics of children residing in poorhouses included living alongside of:
a. Elderly residents b. Alcoholic residents c. Residents who were insane d. All of the above