The Shocking Level of Dating Violence Among Teens and Adolescents
Kids who bully other kids are much more likely to abuse their partners as teens.
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Sexual Abuse
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Study: Five Percent of Rapes Result in Pregnancy
This just in: Rape can, and sometimes does, lead to pregnancy. One would think that goes without saying,…
Drawing Helps Kids Recount Details of Sex Abuse
Research finds child sex-abuse victims discuss their experiences in greater detail after drawing a picture of the traumatic events.
Congo’s Violent Rape Epidemic Needs a Cure
Can the U.S. Army help stop an epidemic of rape and sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Military Gender Roles Still Thorny Problem
Despite decades of official attention, women in the military face pervasive sexism and surprisingly frequent sexual assault from within the ranks, noted speakers at the recent Gender Justice conference at West Point.
Negative Memories Can Be Suppressed
New research supports the idea that memories of negative emotions, and the events that triggered them, can be suppressed.
Some Recovered Memories More Reliable Than Others
Repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse which occur spontaneously may be more reliable than those that pop up…