Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential indicator of domestic violence or child abuse victims?

• A. Be willing to answer questions
• B. Be unwilling to engage in conversation
• C. Show signs of physical abuse such as bruising
• D. Be insecure or fearful

Answer: (A)

The idea here is that indicators of domestic violence or child abuse are signs that someone is experiencing fear, harm, or coercion, often visible as injuries or changes in behavior. Bruising is a clear physical sign that someone may be harmed. Feeling insecure or fearful points to emotional distress and a sense of danger. Being unwilling to engage in conversation can reflect fear of saying the wrong thing or facing retaliation, which aligns with abuse dynamics. Being willing to answer questions, however, isn’t itself a sign of abuse; it can indicate cooperation or a person’s effort to seek help. So that option does not fit as an indicator, making it the correct choice.