About 66,000 cases of child sexual abuse were confirmed in 2010. This number

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Research shows that many victims of child sexual abuse do not disclose their abuse or report it to authorities, so the confirmed cases are likely just a fraction of the actual number of cases. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are all incorrect because the actual number of cases is likely higher than 66,000, the reporting is generally considered reliable, the gender breakdown of perpetrators may vary, and most child sexual abuse is actually perpetrated by someone known to the child rather than a stranger.

About 66,000 Cases of Child Sexual Abuse Were Confirmed in 2010