It is difficult to ascertain the true extent of domestic violence because___________?

A. researchers are not allowed access to official statistics

B. there is a large dark figure of unreported incidents

C. the changing definitions of legal categories have made it harder to convict offenders

D. there is no valid or reliable way of researching such a sensitive topic

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