Childhood is often imagined as a time of innocence, exploration, and unconditional love. But for many, those early years were shaped by experiences of abuse—experiences that may remain hidden yet ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

A new psychological investigation suggests that emotional abuse in childhood serves as the primary driver for a debilitating ...

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 ...

Sibling sexual abuse is something I think about daily. Sometimes I’m feeling the aftereffects of my brother sexually abusing me. Sometimes I’m focused on the serious and creative work of how to ...

For decades, the state has allowed callers to remain anonymous when phoning in tips of suspected child abuse or neglect. That could soon change. Advocates have argued that allowing child protective ...