Church sexual abuse just as likely for girls
Young girls are just as likely as young boys to be sexually abused by a member of the clergy, a new QUT study has shown.
May 03, 2013
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May 03, 2013
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Study reveals dramatic changes in global attitudes toward domestic violence
Global attitudes about domestic violence changed dramatically during the first decade of the 2000s, according to a new University of Michigan study that analyzes data from 26 low- and middle-income countries.
Apr 25, 2013
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Erasing electronic footprints to protect victims of domestic violence
A 'cleaner app' which allows those at risk from domestic violence to seek help online without leaving an electronic trail behind them has been developed by experts at Newcastle University, UK.
Mar 26, 2013
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Irish newspapers on defence over sharing links
The body representing Ireland's leading newspapers was forced to defend the way it enforces copyright law on Friday after revelations that it charges websites that link to its articles.
Jan 04, 2013
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Albania must enact reforms to combat sex trafficking, study urges
(Phys.org)—Despite a number of measures undertaken by the government in Albania to curb sex trafficking, rigorous comprehensive legal and social reforms are needed to address the practices that perpetuate it, a new study ...
Oct 16, 2012
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Indigenous women 'invisible' to justice
Indigenous women are often invisible in the administration of justice, posing a serious obstacle to basic freedoms and fundamental rights to self-determination, UNSW law professor Megan Davis has told a United Nations panel.
Sep 20, 2012
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Violent relationships likely detrimental to good parenting
Couples who are married or living together will probably have more trouble parenting as a team if they have been violent toward one another during pregnancy, according to a team of psychologists.
Mar 02, 2012
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Domestic violence not just at home
(PhysOrg.com) -- There is a direct link between domestic violence and productivity in the workplace, with one in five victims experiencing continued harassment from their partners at work, a UNSW study ...
Dec 08, 2011
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Crimes borne of domestic abuse face long prison terms
Survivors of domestic violence who are convicted of crimes when protecting themselves from abuse often face long prison sentences, according to a new report on the barriers to justice faced by women survivor-defendants in ...
Jun 09, 2011
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Study finds keys to working with Latino church to fight domestic abuse
Latinos are the fastest growing population in the United States and have relatively high rates of domestic violence coupled with social and linguistic barriers that can make it difficult for Latino families to access relevant ...
Apr 25, 2011
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3 in 4 domestic violence victims go unidentified in emergency rooms, study shows
More than three quarters of domestic violence victims who report the incidents to police seek health care in emergency rooms, but most of them are never identified as being victims of abuse during their hospital visit. These ...
Mar 16, 2011
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Universal screening programs can uncover abuse, study finds
Screening every woman who comes to a health care centre does increase the number who acknowledge they have been abused by their partners, a new study confirms.
Mar 07, 2011
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Lesbian moms vulnerable when abused, reluctant to seek help
Lesbian moms who are experiencing intimate partner violence are often reluctant to seek help for fear of losing custody of their children, said two University of Illinois professors.
Feb 22, 2011
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Violence against mothers linked to 1.8 million female infant and child deaths in India
The deaths of 1.8 million female infants and children in India over the past 20 years are related to domestic violence against their mothers, according to a new study led by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health ...
Jan 05, 2011
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Go Daddy gives $500K to fund women's health center
(AP) -- Make no mistake: GoDaddy.com loves women.
Dec 13, 2010
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