Underreporting Of Violent Crimes
National statistics regarding the prevalence of crimes such as sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence often underestimate the actual incidence of these offenses. Which of the following best explains this discrepancy?
A
The incidence of these crimes has dramatically increased over the past decade.
B
These crimes are frequently falsely reported by individuals who did not actually experience them.
C
These acts are not legally defined as criminal offenses.
D
These crimes are among the least likely to be reported to authorities.