In Britain, one among ten children face ill-treatment at home in the form of physical, emotional or sexual abuse but only one tenth of cases are actually reported.
A new study that examined the treatment of children at home has led to startling revelations.
In Britain, one among ten children face ill-treatment at home in the form of physical, emotional or sexual abuse but only one tenth of cases are actually reported. Eventually what comes to light is perhaps only the tip of the iceberg.
Brit Paedophile With Images Of Thousands Of Sexually Abused Children Sent To Prison
The founder of an international paedophile network was sent to prison after he was found with more than 200,000 computer images and thousands of videos of sexually abused children.
The founder of an international paedophile network was sent to prison after he was found with more than 200,000 computer images and thousands of videos of sexually abused children.
According to Dr Richard Reading, from the University of East Anglia, statistics show that parents who hit their children run a greater risk of being abusers. He said, "In general parents who resort to physical punishment are also more likely statistically to be abusers."
According to Professor Gilbert, many of the suspicions noted by teachers, nurses and GPs did not come out fearing potential separation from parents and its consequences on the welfare of the child.
Abuse of the Disabled in Government Run Homes
Cases of abuse in the government run homes have started coming to the fore. One among fifty seem to have been abused while in care.
Cases of abuse in the government run homes have started coming to the fore. One among fifty seem to have been abused while in care.
"When it is recognised by professionals it often doesn't get reported.
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Kylie Minogue Leads Campaign to Fight Child Abuse
Pop diva Kylie Minogue has joined forces with British tabloid The Sun and charity ChildLine to fight child abuse and violence.
Pop diva Kylie Minogue has joined forces with British tabloid The Sun and charity ChildLine to fight child abuse and violence.
"The evidence ... is that that does not always seem to be the case."
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Risk of Sexually Coercive Behaviour in Men Linked to Child Abuse
Boys with a history of childhood physical or sexual abuse are four times more likely to use sexually coercive behaviour against an unwilling female partner in later life, according to a new study.
Boys with a history of childhood physical or sexual abuse are four times more likely to use sexually coercive behaviour against an unwilling female partner in later life, according to a new study.
Dr Richard Horton, editor of the Lancet, said: "This is a much bigger public health problem than is currently perceived and the risk factors reach deep into society."
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