Health
Women who sexually abuse children are just as harmful to their victims as male abusers
"That she might seduce a helpless child into sexplay is unthinkable, and even if she did so, what harm can be done without a penis?"
Aug 21, 2017
0
86
News tagged with abuse victims
Psychology & Psychiatry
When battered women fight back stereotyping can kick in
The topic of domestic abuse remains a controversial issue when it comes to determining punishment for battered women who use violence towards their partner. According to a recent study published in Psychology of Women Quarterly, ...
Sep 12, 2012
0
0
Psychology & Psychiatry
Child abuse disrupts brain, may cause depression: study
Children who suffer or witness physical abuse undergo changes to their brain structure that may predispose them to depression and substance abuse later in life, a study said Wednesday.
Aug 1, 2012
0
0
Psychology & Psychiatry
Impact of domestic violence on women's mental health
In addition to their physical injuries, women who are victims of domestic violence are also at a greater risk of mental health problems such as depression and psychotic symptoms. These are the findings of a study that was ...
Mar 31, 2015
0
87
Pediatrics
Defining the emotional bond forced onto teen victims of sex trafficking
Rutgers researchers have defined the relationship that forms between children who are sold for sex and the criminals who traffic them.
Apr 4, 2019
0
3
Psychology & Psychiatry
Know a teen hurt by a date? Someone else has been hurting them too, research finds
Teen victims of dating violence are overwhelmingly more likely to have been victims of other forms of violence, such as sexual violence and child abuse, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire Crimes ...
Feb 13, 2012
1
0
Psychology & Psychiatry
More than 90% of victims experience psychological impacts following stalking behavior, says study
The majority of stalking victims experience significant psychological impacts as a result of stalking behavior according to new research by Kent psychologists in partnership with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
Oct 25, 2023
0
19
Pediatrics
Child neglect linked to teen pregnancy
Children who experience neglect are seven times more likely than other abuse victims to have a teen pregnancy say University of Queensland researchers.
Sep 17, 2020
0
7
Health
'Fifty Shades of Grey' perpetuates violence against women
"Fifty Shades of Grey," the best-selling novel that's promoted as a tale of erotic romance, actually perpetuates the problem of violence against women, a new study finds.
Aug 12, 2013
0
0
Addiction
New study finds a common bond between school bullies and their targets: alcohol abuse
A new study out of the University of Cincinnati finds that both school bullies and their victims are likely to abuse alcohol after a bullying episode. Keith King, a University of Cincinnati professor of health promotion, ...
Oct 30, 2012
0
0
