The idea that child maltreatment is rare and perpetuated by disturbed strangers _____.

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Research has shown that child maltreatment is not rare and is often perpetrated by someone the child knows, such as a family member or acquaintance. The idea that child maltreatment is rare and perpetrated by disturbed strangers is a myth that has been disproved by studies and data on child abuse and neglect. The term "battered child syndrome" refers specifically to a pattern of physical abuse.

The Idea That Child Maltreatment Is Rare and Perpetuated by Disturbed