Eviction bans linked to drop in child abuse reports
Eviction bans implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic had an unexpected positive benefit for America's children, a new study says.
Apr 11, 2025
0
12
Social Sciences: News and Research on Child Abuse
MeSH tree: I01.198.240.856.350.250
Traumatic experiences and genetics may increase endometriosis risk, a new study finds
Endometriosis is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disease where uterine endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. The most common symptom is debilitating pelvic pain before and during menstruation, or during intercourse. ...
Apr 5, 2025
0
26
Childhood hardships affect emotions later in life
Bad experiences in childhood can have long-lasting effects, making people more sensitive to their daily ups and downs as adults.
Mar 31, 2025
0
47
Paid family leave can help reduce infant abuse
Infant maltreatment drops significantly when parents gain access to paid family leave, according to a new study led by School of Public Policy researcher Lindsey Rose Bullinger. The study indicates such policies are not only ...
Mar 18, 2025
0
10
'I felt like I was the one in trouble.' Collecting evidence after sexual assault can be scary for children
The 72 hours after the sexual assault of a child can be a crucial window for police to collect biological evidence and document signs of bruising or injury.
Mar 18, 2025
0
8
Twins or triplets face higher risk of maltreatment than single children, Japan study suggests
An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research group evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for child maltreatment in multiples aged 3 years and compared them to singletons in Japanese population-based data. The study is ...
Mar 10, 2025
0
25
New study finds three ways to reduce child sexual abuse rates
The sexual abuse of children affects 15% of girls and 8% of boys worldwide, incurring high public costs and devastating consequences for its survivors. In the United States, at least one in four girls and one in 20 boys experience ...
Mar 4, 2025
0
12
Parental risks, aggressive behavior and alcohol use: A deep dive into child abuse
Child maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by UQ researchers, who examined the main parental risk factors that lead to child abuse, as well as the behavioral impacts later in life.
Mar 4, 2025
0
15
Psychotherapy may change memories of childhood—here's why practitioners should warn clients
One of the unfortunate legacies that my generation, gen X, has passed on to the millennials and gen Z, is the idea that therapy has no side effects. However, just like many other medical treatments, there can be negative ...
Feb 6, 2025
0
15
New evidence strengthens link between endometriosis and traumatic experiences
The University of Barcelona has participated in an international study that has found new evidence linking traumatic experiences and stressful events with endometriosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized ...
Feb 5, 2025
0
75
