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 ...

Abuse exists on a continuum, with many different definitions and types. A person who worries they are in an abusive relationship does not have to prove they are experiencing abuse to leave. Abuse aims ...

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 ...

Dennis Golm is affiliated with CoramBAAF. A recent research paper has found that verbal abuse of children, including shouting at them and calling them names, is linked to low mood, drug abuse and ...

When Karina Singer, a 48-year-old Las Vegas woman, visited her dad in his assisted living facility, something seemed off. The air conditioner was on the lowest setting and a fan was on full blast, and ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...