What is known about the abuse-delinquency link?

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Research suggests that children who experience abuse solely during early childhood, before the age of six, may be less likely to engage in chronic delinquency compared to those who experience abuse during both early childhood and adolescence.

Answer: D 
 While some studies have found a statistically significant link between child abuse and delinquency, others have found no significant link or have found that other factors, such as poverty or peer influence, have a stronger impact on delinquent behavior. The link between abuse and delinquency is still a topic of debate and further research is needed.

Note: A and C are incorrect because abuse can impact both boys and girls and there are racial differences in how abuse impacts delinquency.

What Is Known About the Abuse-Delinquency Link