Sexual offenders use the Internet to fast track abuse of children The Internet is changing the way sexual offenders select and groom their victims. Whereas some offline sexual offenders tended to socialize a young person over a number of months, early findings show that sexual offenders appear to be using the Internet to fast-track the abuse process.
Does Child Sexual Abuse Cause Homosexuality? Wilson and Widom (2009) add to the literature on links between having been a child abuse survivor and sexual orientation in adulthood. For a variety of possible reasons, they demonstrate that a 'tentative' link does exist between childhood sexual abuse and homosexuality, but only for men.... Wilson, H., & Widom, C. (2009) Does Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, or Neglect in Childhoo
Childhood sexual abuse and social shaming linked to health issues later Gay and bisexual men enrolled in a long-term study of HIV who reported sexual abuse and social shaming in childhood experience psychosocial health problems later in life that could put them at greater risk for HIV, researchers report.
Rihanna, Chris, and the Pendulum of Pain The reuniting of Rihanna and Chris Brown has resurrected the oldest of questions about abuse victims: "Why do they stay?" It has also ignited the usual simple-minded answers: Due to their childhoods or low self-value, "Some people want to be abused," and, "She's addicted to him.""Why do they stay?" isn't even the right question. Like Rihanna, victims of abuse hardly ever stay. They leave and then
Child Abuse and Neglect By Monica L. McCoy, Stefanie M. Keen Child abuse and neglect are examined in this new book-- the latest research, what it entails, and how to recognize and report it. Federal law mandates the reporting of suspected child maltreatment by many professionals. This book will appeal to those who one day find themselves in the role of a mandated reporter. Engaging learning tools are sprinkled through
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