Neglect is when a person does not look after the needs of someone under their care. It is a type of abuse. Other forms of abuse include physical violence and emotional abuse. The difference between ...

Note: This story discusses sexual and emotional abuse. Statistics show that about half of all women and men in the U.S. have experienced some form of psychological aggression by a partner. And family ...

Understanding Child Abuse: Types, Signs and Prevention: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Child abuse is a deeply distressing issue impacting countless children around the world. Recognising the early signs ...

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive public health and social problem that affects approximately one in four girls and one in twenty boys. Preventing CSA requires identifying, detecting, and ...

A new psychological investigation suggests that emotional abuse in childhood serves as the primary driver for a debilitating form of personality pathology characterized by chronic shame and ...

Bullying can occur in adults and children and may be physical, verbal, social, cyber, sexual, or prejudicial. A person may bully another individual using more than one type. People who experience ...

Survivors of Abuse NJ announced an overview of the types of sexual abuse cases the organization handles throughout New Jersey. Based in Atlantic City, the firm continues to expand public awareness ...