"Research has established a strong connection between abuse towards animals, and abuse towards people. When a person abuses an animal there is a risk that they may also be abusive towards other people in their lives. Children who experience abuse...
Abstract This paper intends to gain insight into the role of childhood relationships and experiences within the parental home for the formation and meaning of later family relationships and loneliness. Particularly, childhood attachment to mother and...
"I have seen, however, some on juries lose that compassionate response if the victims are teens -- their innocence somehow doubted, especially if their behavior or appearance is in any way suggestive of "troubled youth." And compassion is almost...
Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, PhD , was recently interviewed in an article, “Conversations about Historical Trauma, Part One,” in the Spotlight on Culture section of the Impact Newsletter from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network...
"... The measure was approved by voice vote. "The CTVPA will place child welfare professionals at Customs and Border Patrol stations to provide basic humanitarian assistance to unaccompanied children in federal custody. These trained...
"Reviewers from the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently concluded that some form of early intervention by a trained professional may turn out to be important in the short-term and prevent some serious mental health problems....
“Children are taught to obey adults, and that is a good thing.... “But kids also need to know there are times when it's appropriate for them to say no.”... "Sit down and talk with them about what kind of touching is OK and what...
Abstract (provisional) Background Mental health problems and risk behaviours among young people are of great public health concern. Consequently, within the VII Framework Programme, the European Commission funded the Saving and Empowering Young...
"Gov. Steve Bullock signed two bills aimed at preventing child abuse into law.... "One bill creates the crime of criminal child endangerment. It would punish those who drive drunk with a child in the car, fail to get medical care for an apparent...
Abstract Background The paper analyses how resilience factors and mental health problems interrelate in a 3-year-longitudinal study with 16–19 year olds.... Conclusion (a) SOC and self-efficacy instruments measure similar phenomena. (b) Since an...
"The White House has released for public comment the new federal strategic action plan on services for victims of human trafficking in the United States . "The framework of the 5-year plan was developed in a collaborative federal effort led by...
Abstract Adolescence is an important period for initiation of smoking and manifestation of depression, which are often comorbid. Researchers have examined associations between depressive symptoms and smoking to elucidate whether those with increased...
"Not assisting or protecting victims of violence is a cost for society. New rules to be adopted in the Parliament this week will allow women assaulted in one country to be equally protected when they travel elsewhere in the Union. This is a...
"President Obama’s plan for universal preschool calls for a major investment in home visiting programs, which advocates say can bridge that gap. "Home visiting programs have proliferated in the past few decades, with a few becoming national...
"The task force being created under Arkansas' new "Erin's Law" is expected to be assembled soon and convene for the first time this summer. "State Rep. John Baine, D-El Dorado, said the panel will look at the best ways to teach children who are being...