With divorce rates as high as 2.3 for every 1000 people in the United States, it is common for divorced parents to share physical custody of their children. Whatever their custody arrangement is, the time that divorced parents spend with their children is often alone....
If you are the parent of a child who experienced sexual abuse, it is pivotal to do everything in your power to help your child recover and hold the abuser answerable. You should understand the different ways in which abuse could impact your child and go over...
The effects of sexual abuse do not go away, although they may fade with time. Children may show different effects than adults, but even adults abused as children often exhibit behavior caused by the abuse. According to the American College of Obstetricians and...
Unfortunately, institutions like churches have a shockingly wide number of sexual abuse cases, especially abuse toward minors. But what about religious settings makes them prone to harboring abusers? Many of these organizations hold similarities, whether they are...
You may never suspect a member of the community or a family friend of harboring a sexual desire for children, but those who do often learn to not only hide it but also may learn ways to groom children, which earns their trust and may leave them vulnerable to assault....
If you learn from your child that they have faced or are currently facing sexual abuse, or if you recognize the signs of abuse, it is the start of a difficult time. However, by taking the right steps at an early enough time, you will be able to take legal action and...
Most children who suffer child abuse do not tell anyone. It is heartbreaking to hear, but many go their entire lives without speaking to anyone about their abuse. Keeping this secret can have severe effects on their personality, their mental and physical health, their...
Childhood sexual abuse has serious long-term implications for its victims and their families. It is also more common than many people realize. It can be difficult to identify victims since children may be afraid to report the occurrence out of misguided shame or fear...
The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse could last a lifetime. As noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a sexually abused child may develop physical and mental health issues that carry over to adulthood. The emotional problems could include...
Two New York City hospitals will pay a settlement of over $165 million due to allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse against a former New Jersey gynecologist. This settlement is in addition to a previously established $71 million compensation fund for 79 of the...
