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Does Acknowledging Assault Make Victims Less Vulnerable? - December 6, 2007

Research has shown that someone who has experienced sexual or physical assault in the past is at a greater risk for victimization in the future. Some speculate that this may be because these individuals may be less attuned to risk...
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Child Maltreatment Rates Soar During Military Deployment - August 16, 2007

War deployments place stress on both soldier parents and civilian spouses left behind. However, it is the children who may suffer the most as they both miss and worry about the deployed parent and are affected by the additional stress...
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Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents - April 24, 2007

Chronic exposure to psychological stressors including family problems, abuse, poor housing and exposure to violence may damage the organs of children and adolescents, report Cornell University researchers. Using blood pressure measurements and urine samples, the team measured allostatic load, "changes...
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