Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, and Domestic Violence
Resources concerning child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence. These problems are now less hidden than in the past, but the effects are still horrendous. All abuse is preventable.
Abused Children Stay Highly Attuned to Anger
Even the subtlest hints of anger or hostility in their environment sets physically abused children on prolonged 'alert', even if a conflict has nothing to do with them. The tendency to stay attentive of nearby discord is probably a natural form of self-preservation in children who routinely face aggression.
Even the subtlest hints of anger or hostility in their environment sets physically abused children on prolonged 'alert', even if a conflict has nothing to do with them. The tendency to stay attentive of nearby discord is probably a natural form of self-preservation in children who routinely face aggression.
The Pros and Cons of Support Groups for Trauma Survivors
Real life and online support groups have advantages and disadvantages for this population.
Real life and online support groups have advantages and disadvantages for this population.
Reliability and Suggestibility of Child Abuse Memories
A literature review on suggestibility and the reliability of recovered child abuse memories.
A literature review on suggestibility and the reliability of recovered child abuse memories.
Most Abuse Survivors Don't Molest Others
The "cycle of abuse" appears to be particularly true for males, but a recent study suggests that many child abuse survivors will not grow up to become abusers themselves.
The "cycle of abuse" appears to be particularly true for males, but a recent study suggests that many child abuse survivors will not grow up to become abusers themselves.
Childhood Abuse Changes the Brain
Permanent physical brain changes from abuse can cause problems in adulthood.
Permanent physical brain changes from abuse can cause problems in adulthood.
Abreaction: The Baby or the Bathwater?
Is it necessary to re-live a trauma in order to heal from it?
Is it necessary to re-live a trauma in order to heal from it?
Corroboration of Child Abuse Memories
A literature review supports the assertion that many recovered memories of abuse have been corroborated.
A literature review supports the assertion that many recovered memories of abuse have been corroborated.
What the Hell is Satanic Ritual Abuse?
I'm not sure what Satanic Ritual Abuse is, but I'll educate you on the possibilities.
I'm not sure what Satanic Ritual Abuse is, but I'll educate you on the possibilities.
Michael Jackson's Kids Need Protection
Michael Jackson claims to love children but treats them as objects. His children are likely to suffer.
Michael Jackson claims to love children but treats them as objects. His children are likely to suffer.
Women's Childhood Abuse Linked to Later Poor Health
Women who were physically abused as children are more likely to report having poor health than those who did not experience such abuse, according to a new study.
Women who were physically abused as children are more likely to report having poor health than those who did not experience such abuse, according to a new study.
Abused Children May Have Hidden Head Injuries
Abused children may have hidden head injuries that go undetected by routine examination and screening. A research team recommends that healthcare personnel perform brain scans to screen for occult head injuries in children with other signs of abuse.
Abused children may have hidden head injuries that go undetected by routine examination and screening. A research team recommends that healthcare personnel perform brain scans to screen for occult head injuries in children with other signs of abuse.
Partner Violence Has Roots in Ethnicity, History
Ethnicity and a history of intimate partner violence raises the risk of such violence, according to a new study that examines data from two national surveys of couples conducted five years apart.
Ethnicity and a history of intimate partner violence raises the risk of such violence, according to a new study that examines data from two national surveys of couples conducted five years apart.
Watching Wrestling Positively Associated with Date Fighting
The frequency of viewing wrestling on TV was associated with date fighting and other health risk behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
The frequency of viewing wrestling on TV was associated with date fighting and other health risk behaviors, according to a new study by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.