Social Sciences: News and Research on Domestic Violence

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An extra year of schooling cuts child harm, says study

Compulsory schooling for 16-year-olds boosts attendance and reduces their risk of maltreatment and need for emergency health care, research led by Monash University and the University of South Australia has found.

Report reveals scale of alcohol's harm to others

A landmark report led by La Trobe University has unveiled the true scale of damage caused by alcohol in Australia. "Alcohol's Harm to Others in Australia: Patterns, Costs, Disparities and Precipitants" was compiled over six ...

Domestic violence behind child stunting in Rwanda

Child stunting in Rwanda is not just a matter of living standards and access to food. When there is domestic violence, children are affected and do not grow as they should, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.

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