CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — While physical neglect is understudied compared to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect is just as damaging to children’s social development, a new study indicates. More than ...

A weedy garden, a broken sidewalk, a crumbling house. A rusty car, deforestation, air pollution. What do these things have in common? They are the result of neglect. Neglect of the earth and neglect ...

Individuals who experienced maltreatment in childhood—such as emotional, physical, and sexual abuse or emotional and physical neglect—are more likely to develop mental illness throughout their entire ...

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 ...

One of the largest research analyses regarding the frequency of childhood trauma and its effects in adults is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). 14 The ACE study was led by Kaiser Permanente (KP ...

Childhood is often seen as a time of innocence and joy, but for many, it is also a period marked by deep emotional wounds. These wounds, often referred to as childhood traumas, can leave lasting scars ...

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Pueblo has seen cases involving neglected and abused children increase about 33% in 2023. CASA of Pueblo is an organization supporting volunteer advocates ...

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...