Health
Family violence still significant problem in New Zealand
Family violence is still a significant problem in New Zealand, according to the latest data summaries released by the NZ Family Violence Clearinghouse.
Jul 11, 2014
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News tagged with sexual victimization
Psychology & Psychiatry
Repeated sexual assault victims report more psychological problems than previously thought
According to recent studies, one in five adult women and one in 100 adult men have reported being raped. The prevalence increases to two in five among women and one in five among men who report experiencing other forms of ...
May 22, 2014
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Pediatrics
Surveys indicate decline in children's exposure to violence
Children's exposure to violence and crime declined between 2003 and 2011.
Apr 28, 2014
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Health
Exploring sexual orientation and intimate partner violence
Two studies at Sam Houston State University examined issues of sexual orientation and intimate partner violence, including its impact on substance abuse and physical and mental health as well as the effects of child abuse ...
Mar 4, 2014
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Health
Health and "hookups" correlated in first-year college women
Sexual experimentation outside of committed romantic relationships, or "hooking up," is typically portrayed by the media as unhealthy, especially for young women. These portrayals, however, are largely conjecture. Researchers ...
Jan 15, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Victims of violent crime don't fit mould
A Murdoch University School of Law researcher says traditional theories of forgiveness don't work for victims of serious crime.
Jan 14, 2014
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Health
Child sexual abuse via the Internet on the rise
Sexual abuse of children and adolescents can have serious health consequences for victims. Early studies have revealed that child sexual abuse is associated with an increased risk of later mental and physical health problems ...
Oct 29, 2013
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Health
Self-defense training for Kenyan girls reduces rape, study finds
Rape is shockingly common in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, where as many as one in four adolescent girls are raped each year. But a short self-defense course can dramatically reduce the girls' vulnerability to sexual assault, ...
Jun 12, 2013
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Health
Sexual assault awareness advocate says rape culture a problem worldwide
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but Kansas State University's Donna Potts thinks every month should focus on the problem—especially on college campuses throughout the world.
Apr 4, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Institutional betrayal magnifies post-trauma effects of unwanted sexual activity
A study of 345 female university students found that 233 of them had experienced at least one unwanted sexual experience in their lifetime, and 46 percent of those victims also experienced betrayal by the institution where ...
Mar 8, 2013
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