Alas, this too did not contain the source data, assumptions and methodology for the basis of the quote. Still no data to back this up, but was referred to Victim Services organization in New York City. Since viewers were not misled, a correction was not warranted. The original source for the statistic is unknown. Issues Raised 1.
Abuse is a real problem - both real abuse and the abuse of the abuse excuse.
Like the boy who cried wolf, the more people cry abuse, the more people will doubt all claims of abuse.