‘Everyone can agree that prison is not a healthy place for people,’ Lead researcher of AJPH study says About half of Canada’s inmates were abused as children, suggests a new study out of McMaster University. Medical student Claire Bodkin led a team that studied data from 30 years of research into Canadian inmates. Their work was [ … ]
Training used by detectives in the Sexual Assault Unit of the Hamilton Police Service
Understanding the trauma victim’s brain is a step forward in dealing with sexual assault cases. “I’m sorry this happened to you. I want to help you.” Using such words to begin interviews of sexual assault survivors signals a new era for Hamilton police investigators, and has some feeling hopeful that [ … ]
ESPYs gives “Sister Survivors” the Arthur Ashe Courage Award
“We stand here and it feels like we’re finally winning,” Tiffany Thomas Lopez said on stage at ESPN’s ESPY awards on Wednesday night. Lopez is one of the so-called “Sister Survivors,” the more than 150 women who were sexually abused by disgraced USA Gymnastics and Michigan State team doctor Larry Nassar. [ … ]
The Fear is Real!
Fears and phobias can be quite disturbing for its victims. I can especially relate to fears that have been carried since childhood. I myself have a couple, and although only a couple, I cannot diminish the impact that they have had on my life. One such fear, is the fear [ … ]
Stepmom Accused of Murdering 4-Year-Old Boy
Last week, Karen Moore received a phone call about her 4-year-old grandson — a call no one ever wants to get. “Mom, he’s on life support. He’s not going to make it,” her daughter said, Moore tells PEOPLE. A 911 call had summoned paramedics to the home of young Benjamin [ … ]
`58 Miss America Tells Horror Of Incestuous Father
DENVER — Miss America of 1958, Marilyn Van Derbur, who parlayed her moments in the spotlight into a career on the motivational speakers’ circuit, told stunned hometown friends that behind all the glitter and glory is the nightmare of incest. The abuser, she told a press conference, was her father, [ … ]
5 Ways to Deter a Child Predator
As much as 90% of child sexual abuse occurs in a situation where the child & their family know the abuser and the perpetrator has often established themselves in a position of trust. Many are patient, choose their victims/families carefully and spend time grooming both the adults and children. Why [ … ]
What is child abuse?
Child abuse is any form of physical, emotional and/or sexual mistreatment or lack of care that causes injury or emotional damage to a child or youth. The misuse of power and/or a breach of trust are part of all types of child abuse. Types of child abuse Emotional abuse is a [ … ]
Andrea’s Story of Survival – The Cycle of Domestic Abuse
One of the most powerful and riveting video’s you may ever see on domestic violence. Andrea describes the warning signs, patterns and the entire cycle of domestic abuse. Her experience consummated with the devastating loss of her 5 year old daughter. Video Credit : Gerry Carew
Quinn Butt’s mom crushed by year-long delay of murder trial
‘It just feels like it’s never going to end,’ says Andrea Gosse. Her daughter’s face smiles out of a photo in the middle of two ribbons — pink and purple — on a pin Andrea Gosse wears. Five-year-old Quinn Butt loved those two colours, as well as pussycats and crowns, her mom said. Instead [ … ]