To prevent HIV, ease intimate partner violence
Women in Sub-Saharan Africa who experience recent intimate partner violence are three times more likely to contract HIV, research finds.
Partner violence more likely for young gender and sexual minorities
The findings suggest that intimate partner violence “is a prevalent and chronic health problem” for many young sexual and gender minorities assigned male at birth.
Physical abuse less likely when spanking ceases
The probability of physical abuse decreased by 14% when comparing children who were spanked (22%) with those who were not (8%).
Newer treatment for domestic abusers shows promise
New research compares two treatment programs for men convicted of domestic violence. The newer model, ACTV, performed better.
27% of women face intimate partner violence before 50
More than one in four women experience intimate partner violence before the age of 50, according to a worldwide analysis.
Child sexual abuse: Why spend billions on prison, but not prevention?
The US government spent about $5.4 billion last year to incarcerate adults convicted of sex crimes against children, but only $1.5 million on prevention research.
Child sexual abuse: Why spend billions on prison, but not prevention?
The US government spent about $5.4 billion last year to incarcerate adults convicted of sex crimes against children, but only $1.5 million on prevention research.
How to recognize intimate partner violence
Expert Catherine Cerulli offers clear definitions and explanations to help you recognize intimate partner violence in relationships.
How to recognize intimate partner violence
Expert Catherine Cerulli offers clear definitions and explanations to help you recognize intimate partner violence in relationships.
Why child abuse actually declined in spring 2020
“If you give families enough to not be pushed over the edge, then they don’t abuse their children. This is really important.”