Who is most likely to be the target of abuse?
A) a 2-year-old
B) a 7-year-old
C) a 10-year-old
D) a 16-year-old

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Young children, especially infants and toddlers, are the most vulnerable and most likely to be abused due to their dependency on caregivers for survival and inability to communicate or defend themselves. According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System, children under the age of one are the most common victims of child abuse, followed by children aged one to two years old.

Who Is Most Likely to Be the Target of Abuse