Sexual Abuse Archives
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...Continue reading "Does Acknowledging Assault Make Victims Less Vulnerable?"
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault Linked To Suicide In Urban Teens - June 14, 2007
According to a report in the June issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, recent dating violence among urban teen females and lifetime history of sexual assault among urban teen males may be associated with suicide attempts. According to...Continue reading "Dating Violence, Sexual Assault Linked To Suicide In Urban Teens"
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...Continue reading "Family Turmoil, Violence Put Physical Strain On Organs of Adolescents"
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About Sexual Abuse
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