Child abuse comes in several different forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, and psychological abuse. Common signs of child abuse include unexplained bruises, overly aggressive behavior, lack ...

Over 80% of women and 40% of men have been sexually harassed or assaulted in the United States. Sexual abuse statistics show that it can happen anywhere to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or ...

Sexual abuse, also termed sexual assault or sexual violence, refers to any sexual activity that occurs without consent. It includes unwanted sexual touching, forced oral sex, and rape, among other ...

Domestic violence occurs when a person consistently aims to control their partner through physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. The United States Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a ...

Claire Gillespie is an experienced health and wellness writer. Her work appears across several publications including SELF, Women’s Health, Health, Vice, Headspace, and The Washington Post.

Alice Ruggles's parents continue to raise awareness of stalking through the trust set up in their daughter's name. The new court aims to offer wraparound support for women, the government says. Claire ...

A 42-year-old Canberra man is denied bail after Australian Border Force officers allegedly found child exploitation images on his electronic devices when he returned to the country from Europe. Dean ...

A freshly unearthed allegation against one of WA's worst serial paedophiles is under scrutiny by authorities, just weeks out from a decision on his release from prison after 15 years. Community ...

Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform. Tracy Lewis says she loved growing up on a farm but that the abuse from her father was terrifying. Saxon ...