Social Issues
Many U.S. Kids Victims of Violence, Abuse: Survey
Attacks that wouldn’t be tolerated against adults may be shrugged off when children involved, expert says
May 13, 2013read on->Same-Sex Relationships Pose Abuse Risks, Too
N.Y. woman recounts verbal and physical violence with first female partner
May 10, 2013read on->When Teen Dating Turns Abusive and Violent
Parents urged to watch for signs of behavior that affects 1 in 10 children
May 10, 2013read on->Violent Video Games May Numb Players to Brutality, Study Finds
Lower reactions seen in highly exposed teens
May 9, 2013read on->School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
Study found less fighting among girls who were athletes and less bullying against boys on teams
May 6, 2013read on->Don’t Blame Parents for Sins of the Child
Outside forces can unleash violence like Boston bombings, Sandy Hook school shooting, experts say
April 26, 2013read on->Sons of Absent or Abusive Fathers May Pick More Bar Fights: Survey
Study looked at aggression tied to drinking in young Australian men
April 19, 2013read on->Elder Abuse Tied to Higher Hospitalization Rates
Study found psychological mistreatment, neglect were most common culprits
April 8, 2013read on->Paranoia Common After Mugging, Study Says
Findings could lead to better treatment of assault victims, researchers say
March 27, 2013read on->News Coverage of Shootings May Boost Stigma of Mental Illness
Survey found support for gun restrictions rose after reports that shooter was mentally ill
March 21, 2013read on->‘Violent Behavior’ Occurs in Many Adult Sleepwalkers, Study Finds
Those with disorder risk injury, fatigue and other health problems, researchers report
March 8, 2013read on->Disabled Workers Often Face Abuse: Study
Ill treatment includes violence, humiliation and intimidation, researchers find
March 6, 2013read on->Mental Illness May Raise Risk of Being Murdered
Swedish study found 5 times higher chance of becoming a victim
March 6, 2013read on->1 in 5 Americans Knows a Victim of Gun Violence: Poll
Survey also looked at attitudes toward mental illness following Newtown, Conn., tragedy
February 28, 2013read on->People With Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of Violence
Those with emotional disorders at highest risk, British study found
February 20, 2013read on->Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression
Two studies suggest television can have a profound impact on children’s behavior
February 18, 2013read on->Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma
In wake of Newtown shooting, review finds more evidence needed on what to do when children can’t cope
February 11, 2013read on->More Child Gun Injuries in States With Self-Defense Laws
But study found no improvement from other laws meant to curb children’s access to firearms
January 31, 2013read on->Poll Finds Broad Support for Tougher Gun Laws
And NRA members endorse measures such as background checks for all gun sales
January 28, 2013read on->Physical, Sexual Assault May Raise Soldiers’ Suicide Risk
Identifying pertinent experiences could lead to preventive care, researcher says
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