WASHINGTON -- Rates of physical and sexual abuse of children have declined over the last 20 years, but for reasons not fully understood, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Yet, reports ...
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North Carolina children experience more than twice as much neglect as physical and sexual abuse, and poverty is a big risk factor, child welfare advocates say. But the solutions are not simple. In ...
An Oklahoma couple is facing neglect and abuse charges after officials say a man impregnated his stepdaughter, he and the child’s mother failed to get her prenatal care, and the child gave birth this ...
Trigger Warning: This article mentions disturbing details about child abuse. Florida saw a significant number of child abuse ...
Inner Child is Health and Me's new mental health series where we deep dive into lesser-known aspects of child psychology and how it shapes you as you grow up. Often unheard, mistaken, and ...
Editor's note: If you have experienced sexual assault, RAINN offers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 and atonline.rainn.org. An Oklahoma grandmother is the latest ...
Editor's note: If you have experienced sexual assault, RAINN offers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-4673) & online.rainn.org. An Oklahoma couple is facing neglect and ...