insert_link Health / Medical Families of victims of violent assault have double the risk of anxiety – new study Chay_Tee/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Cook, City, University of London and Sally McManus, City, University of London Every year, about a million people in England and Wales are victims of violent crime. In addition to the harm suffered in the assault itself, they may also experience mental and physical health effects that last far longer. They often need the support of health and victim services, and they might have contact […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 14
insert_link Lifestyle I want to keep my child safe from abuse − but research tells me I’m doing it wrong Protecting your child may require some open − and difficult − conversations. shapecharge/E+ via Getty Images By Melissa Bright, University of New Hampshire Child sexual abuse is uncomfortable to think about, much less talk about. The idea of an adult engaging in sexual behaviors with a child feels sickening. It’s easiest to believe that it rarely happens, and when it does, that it’s only to children whose […] todayMay 27, 2024 16