Traditionally, domestic violence has been associated with physical assault, but it extends to any pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain ...

Certified nursing aides in residential care facilities often have weak understanding of elder abuse, new study results show. But through their direct experience in caring for seniors, aides as a group ...

New research from the University of East Anglia has uncovered a significant gap in understanding of a harmful form of domestic abuse known as subtle or covert abuse. Unlike more obvious forms of ...

Domestic abuse affects millions of women worldwide, leaving both visible and invisible scars. While physical wounds may heal, the psychological impact often lingers, particularly when victims shoulder ...

As a child, I was an orchid but lived like a dandelion. I have always prided myself on my resiliency for surviving a long and painful childhood filled with abandonment, psychological, physical, ...

Research shows that not all perpetrators of sexual abuse target a single type of victim; some target victims across multiple age groups, genders, and relationships.

In recent years, fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, has been a main contributor to the opioid crisis. One of the worst adverse effects of fentanyl abuse is ...

New York, NY – Survivors of sexual abuse in New York often face uncertainty when it comes to seeking justice. Many hesitate to come forward due to fear, trauma, or lack of information about their ...

Gaslighting and narcissistic abuse are common tools in a toxic relationship. However, the patterns may be difficult to observe in the initial stages, making them affect the mental health of the victim ...