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Youth Sports Facing Epidemic of Bad Behavior, Abuse by Adults

Trauma and Child Neglect: The Silent but Lasting Wound

Written By: Jennifer Molina, Clinical Trainee at ACS, On-Campus Counseling Program WHEN PEOPLEthink of child abuse, they often picture bruises, […]

2 Staffers Charged In Alleged Abuse Of Teen At Hudson Valley Behavioral Health Facility: NYSP

A staff member at a behavioral health facility in Dutchess County is accused of pushing a young resident, while a teaching assistant allegedly failed to report it, authorities said...

"No place for kids" Mum hits out over number of children sent to adult psychiatric wards

Jane Macdonell, who lost her son Harris to suicide, has demanded action after figures showed more vulnerable children are being treated outside specialist CAMHS units despite warni...

Do Abused Parents Become Child Abusers?

Do parents abused as children become child abusers? Many interacting factors increase risk for intergenerational maltreatment.

Inside the "troubled teen" industry, when help sometimes does more harm

A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar indu...

Is California Staffed For the Crisis? Not Yet.

By JAKE SEGAL and KAREN LARSEN Call 988 in California and someone picks up. In parts of the state, a mobile crisis team might arrive at your door instead of police. ThroughContinue...

Abuse Allegations Surface At Westchester Facility Housing Migrant Children: Report

A Westchester County facility that has housed migrant children is now at the center of troubling abuse allegations, prompting calls for a full investigation. The Children’s Village...

Local woman stands strong for child abuse victims and families

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – During Child Abuse Prevention Month, it’s essential to raise awareness and inform the community about the resources available to them. Many people don’t consid...

‘Troubled teen industry’ called oppressive

She was 13 years old and scared of the dark when she arrived at a residential treatment center that had promised her adoptive parents it would help her heal — from the pain of not...

Complex PTSD - The Damage from Abuse and Trauma

The Damage of Abuse Trigger Warning: This post contains personal accounts and detailed discussions of childhood abuse. If you are currently feeling vulnerable or find these topics...

Adoption with an Abusive Father: Your Rights, Your Safety, and Your Options

If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy and the baby’s father is violent, threatening, or abusive, you are not alone, and you do have options. Choosing adoption with an abusive fa...

Wichita mother shares story of abuse to help others break the cycle

One Wichita mother is sharing her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse in hopes of breaking the cycle and encouraging others to seek help.

A youth treatment center promised to help struggling teens. Some say they left with more trauma.

Youth residential treatment programs promise to help struggling teens develop coping skills and return home to become productive members of their communities. A CBS News investigat...

Inside DCFS: Staff shortages, burnout, and management failures put Louisiana's children at risk

BATON ROUGE - Several employees from the Department of Children and Family Services spoke with WBRZ's Brittany Weiss, saying child welfare cases are outnumbering trained staff, and...

Abuse Leaves Measurable Biological Marks in Children’s Bodies Within a Year

The tool was never meant for children. The Klemera-Doubal Method, a formula built from blood chemistry and cardiovascular data, was designed to estimate biological age in adults, t...

How To Spot Sexual Abuse in Children

As a survivor of sexual abuse and horrific trauma, I can attest that it is the worst pain a human being can endure. It feels like being tortured, and in simple terms, it is. As adu...

Youths in crisis sent out of state

LANSING — Eleanor Middlin was 15 when her family sent her to a Missouri boarding school, an 11-hour drive from her mid-Michigan home. It was the worst thing that ever happened to h...

Emergence of Late-Onset Drinking Problems in Adults Over 50

After 50, drinking problems can quietly emerge for the first time or return after years of control. Retirement, empty nests, and caregiving stress are often the hidden triggers.

Elder care home in Peloponnese under investigation for abuse

Authorities are investigating an elderly care facility in the Peloponnese accused of exploiting vulnerable residents with Alzheimer’s and other disorders, following a similar case...

Families warn of 'crisis' as Edinburgh and Livingston respite centres face closure

The Edinburgh and Livingston facilities are used by parents of children with severe disabilities

New campaign urges Dutch adults to spot child abuse sooner

Amber Alert Europe, a network linking police, governments and child-welfare organisations, has launched a campaign asking adults in regular contact...

Louisiana domestic violence shelters face funding gap after federal cuts

BATON ROUGE - Domestic violence advocates are pushing state lawmakers to put more money toward survivor services in the upcoming budget.Mariah Wineski of the Louisiana Coalition Ag...

Why Middle-Aged Americans Are in Crisis

There’s plenty of research on children and young adults, and plenty of research on senior citizens, but what about middle-aged people? It can sometimes feel like they’re the forgot...