How Naming the Alleged Abusers in the Catholic Church Scandal in California Helps Survivors Overcome Their Trauma
A new report identifies 212 priests accused of sexual abuse in the Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose dioceses.
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When Is Violence Acceptable?
New research argues the answer depends in part on the color of your collar.
For Abuse Survivors, Custody Remains a Means by Which Their Abusers Can Retain Control
Despite growing evidence that abusers often use custody battles to retain control over their former spouses, Congress is still punting on basic protections for survivors.
R. Kelly Cancels Upcoming Concerts, Reportedly Due to Low Ticket Sales
The news comes two weeks after BuzzFeed reported on allegations that Kelly is running an abusive cult.
The Crisis of Patient Privacy in Nursing Homes
A report found 18 incidents in the last year in which employees at nursing homes and assisted living facilities posted unauthorized photos and videos of residents on social media platforms.
Changing How We Talk About Missing Children
Many of today's missing young people are trapped in cycles of poverty—and often rooted in violent neighborhoods.
More Than 4,000 American Public Schools Still Hit Their Students
Poorer, black kids are the most likely to get the paddle. By Francie Diep (Photo: Nico Paix/Flickr) American…
Research Into How Children Experience Animal Abuse Shows Why Domestic Violence Shelters Should…
Twenty-four percent of children whose mothers experience domestic violence also see threats to or abuse of companion animals,…
The Effects of Witnessing Animal Abuse on the Mental Health of Children
For children who live in a situation of domestic violence, also witnessing animal cruelty may negatively impact resilience.…
