Which of the following statements about the judicial system and child maltreatment is true?

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In the United States, government intervention into family life is viewed as a last resort. It is generally believed that children are best raised by their families whenever possible. Therefore, child welfare agencies strive to support and strengthen families so they can provide safe and nurturing homes for their children. Only when efforts to support and protect the child within their family have failed or are not possible, will the government intervene and remove the child from their family. Choice A is incorrect because actually, more cases of child maltreatment are being reported and investigated today than in the past. Choice B is incorrect because child maltreatment cases can be complex and difficult to prove, requiring extensive evidence and investigation. Choice D is incorrect because judges are required to consider the child's best interests and typically prefer to keep families intact when possible. Permanent removal from the family is typically a last resort.

Which of the Following Statements About the Judicial System and Child