News tagged with sexual violence

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When teen dating turns abusive and violent

(HealthDay)—When teens start dating, parents' worries grow—and experts say that dating violence should be on their list of concerns.

Pediatrics created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Skills learning program in middle schools dramatically reduces fighting

(Medical Xpress)—Middle school children who completed a social-emotional skills learning program at school were 42 percent less likely to engage in physical fighting a year later, according to a new study in the Journal of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Sexual assaults in psych wards show urgent need for reform

Women admitted to psychiatry wards experience high levels of violence and sexual assaults, according to a report released this week by the Victorian Mental Illness Alliance Council.

Health created May 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study updates estimates, trends for childhood exposure to violence, crime, abuse

A study by David Finkelhor, Ph.D., of the University of New Hampshire, and colleagues updates estimates and trends for childhood exposure to a range of violence, crime and abuse victimizations.

Pediatrics created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0