Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued and protected. Yet, for many children, abuse and neglect remain harsh realities that can have long-term physical ...

There are many highly effective programs that can prevent child physical abuse (CPA). Yet, there is a need to assess approaches designed to reach all parents in universal settings, such as hospitals, ...

Pregnancy can be a trying time for women at best, but new research shows that 1 in every 20 pregnant American women also suffer physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Abuse can take a toll on the mental ...

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 ...

Cruel words can leave a mark on a child –– and may have as much of an impact as physical abuse, new research has found. People who experienced physical abuse as a child were at a 50% increased risk ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker proclaimed Monday as "TEN-4-FACESp Day" to shine a light on recognizing, reporting and preventing child abuse in Illinois. Doctors celebrated the new proclamation at ...

This story contains references to sexual violence and abuse of children. A new statewide initiative aims to prevent and ...