• Within a matter of days I was physically abused and sexually abused," he says. (bbc.co.uk)
  • The church will never seek to hush up, or not take seriously, any case," said Pope Francis, calling on priests who have sexually abused children to "convert" and turn themselves in. (baltimoresun.com)
  • Psychology researchers gathered information and figured out that, " Studies show that one in four girls and one in eight boys are sexually abused before the age of 18 and that approximately one in 20 children is physically abused each year. (bartleby.com)
  • For those whose early years were filled with physical or emotional abuse, neglect or abandonment, love will not feel natural or deserved. (chabad.org)
  • State law defines child abuse as an intentional injury (either mental or physical) including deprivation, sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, unreasonable disciplinary methods, or solicitation of children for sex. (findlaw.com)
  • The definition of child abuse is a parent or caregiver reflecting violent pain or neglect towards a child. (bartleby.com)
  • At the Federal level, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) describes child abuse and neglect as: "any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. (bartleby.com)
  • Staff continued to serve on the editorial boards of the field's pre-eminent publications, the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect and Victimization of the Elderly and Disabled . (americanbar.org)
  • Persons with AD are particularly vulnerable to financial exploitation, physical or emotional abuse, and neglect both at home and in care facilities. (americanbar.org)
  • As in the previous examples of abuse, neglect can be physical, emotional, or financial. (medscape.com)
  • It can occur in either community or institutional settings and can take many forms, including physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, financial/material abuse and neglect. (who.int)
  • An intervention for individuals who physically abuse or neglect their elderly dependents. (who.int)
  • Elder abuse is physical or psychologic mistreatment, neglect, or financial exploitation of older adults. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Common types of elder abuse include physical abuse, psychologic abuse, neglect, and financial abuse. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Neglect that results in physical or psychologic harm is considered abuse. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The National Center on Elder Abuse cites studies reporting as many as 1 in 10 older adults are victims of physical abuse, psychologic abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Is emotional abuse domestic violence? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse is domestic violence, and it is a crime. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Several institutions and organizations offer victims of emotional abuse or any other type of domestic violence support. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This article will review emotional abuse, its signs and effects, the other types of domestic violence, and how people can get the support they need. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse can occur in people in marriages, living together, or dating. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse is the most prevalent type of domestic violence. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline's 2020 report , 96% of the calls their operators answered involved verbal and emotional abuse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Learn more about emotional abuse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse includes a variety of behaviors that can help a person manipulate and force their intimate partner to think they are not worthy of love, have no value, or have no way out of a relationship. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse typically includes behaviors and statements that can threaten and help isolate or control a person. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse can have several serious effects on its victims and their children, in particular when they witness or are themselves victims of abuse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse can have long-term self-esteem and several psychological complications. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People who are victims of emotional abuse may find it difficult to manage and regulate their emotions in the future or to develop healthy relationships with other people. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse may occur without physical abuse, which can also make it more difficult for a victim to talk about it with their loved ones because of the fear of not being believed. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Victims of emotional abuse may also find it difficult to trust their own intuition and feelings. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What are the effects of emotional abuse? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse can affect people in different ways. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Keep reading for more information on the different types of emotional abuse, its short- and long-term effects, and tips for healing and recovery. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A person may face emotional abuse from several different people throughout their life. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse has numerous potential sources. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The sections below cover these sources of emotional abuse in more detail. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People of all ages can face emotional abuse, including children. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A relationship is still abusive if people face emotional abuse rather than physical abuse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People may be facing emotional abuse if they feel as though something in their relationship is not right, feel scared, or think nothing they do is right in the eyes of their partner. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse within a marriage may make a person feel that they need to change their behavior to stop the abuse or that they have to avoid conflict and do as their partner says to stay safe. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse in the workplace, or workplace bullying, can involve intimidating, undermining, or humiliating a person in the workplace. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Emotional abuse in the workplace may result in poor performance and have deeper emotional effects on a person's self-esteem and self-worth. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There are several signs of emotional abuse to look out for. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • [2] [3] Physical abuse also includes using restraints or confinement, such as tying someone up, locking them in a room, or restraining them with drugs or alcohol . (wikipedia.org)
  • You hang around with people who abuse drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. (familydoctor.org)
  • Your doctor also may refer you to a counselor who specializes in drug and alcohol abuse. (familydoctor.org)
  • How can I quit abusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco? (familydoctor.org)
  • What organizations can help me stop abusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco? (familydoctor.org)
  • New York University's policies on substance abuse and on alcoholic beverages are set out below, along with related information regarding University sanctions for violation of these policies, criminal sanctions for the illegal possession or distribution of drugs and alcohol, the health risks associated with drugs and alcohol, and places to obtain help concerning the use and abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs. (nyu.edu)
  • NYU is committed to creating and maintaining a campus environment that is free of alcohol and substance abuse. (nyu.edu)
  • The abuse of alcohol and legal drugs and the use of illicit drugs is antithetical to pursuit of educational excellence and the realization of one's full potential as a student and member of this community. (nyu.edu)
  • We believe that the best way to maintain an appropriate campus environment with respect to drugs and alcohol is through preventive education about the dangers of drug abuse and compassionate attention to the needs of those who may require help with alcohol or other drug-related problems. (nyu.edu)
  • Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. (who.int)
  • Alcohol use and abuse is on the rise and is related to a host of acute and chronic health issues. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Rapid Review Quiz: Alcohol Use and Abuse - Medscape - May 20, 2022. (medscape.com)
  • Alcohol is the most common drug used by people this age, followed by the abuse of medication, however, the use of illicit substances is increasing. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition to the physical injuries caused by physical abuse, it can also lead to psychological trauma, such as fear , anxiety , depression , and post-traumatic stress disorder . (wikipedia.org)
  • Physical abuse can have long-term physical, psychological, and social consequences, and can even be fatal. (wikipedia.org)
  • They are available to consult on the traumatic effects of child abuse, including the physical, mental, emotional, and psychological ramifications. (law.com)
  • From the word "abuse" we can understand that it is some sort of a maltreatment of a child, causing harm and damage both to his physical and psychological well-being. (bartleby.com)
  • The institution provides educational programs to inform its community about the physical and psychological problems associated with substance abuse, as well as pertinent state and federal laws. (mdanderson.org)
  • It is an established fact that abuse - verbal, psychological, emotional, physical, and sexual - co-occurs with intimacy. (healthyplace.com)
  • Emotional or psychological abuse - Conduct that causes mental anguish including threats, verbal or nonverbal insults, isolation, and humiliation. (medscape.com)
  • Seven categories of elder abuse have been described by the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). (medscape.com)
  • Physical abuse is any intentional act causing injury , trauma , bodily harm or other physical suffering to another person or animal by way of bodily contact. (wikipedia.org)
  • Marriage does not give anyone the right to abuse their partner physically, sexually, emotionally, or in any other way. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Abuse is any willful act that results in physical, mental, or sexual injury that causes or is likely to cause the child to be physically, mental, or emotionally impaired. (bartleby.com)
  • [18] [19] The causes of such abuse can vary widely, depending on the individual involved. (wikipedia.org)
  • Child abuse is a very substantial and widely spread problem in U.S. affecting children of any age, gender, race, background or income, with more than 1.8 million investigations done every year and on average, killing more than 5 children every day. (bartleby.com)
  • This section describes some of the survey instruments most widely used to measure the prevalence of abuse of older people. (who.int)
  • Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) such as "ecstasy" and methamphetamine now rank as Africa's second most widely abused drug type. (who.int)
  • See: Anti-social behaviour, Juvenile delinquency, Parental abuse by adolescents, Parental abuse of adolescents Adult abuse refers to the abuse of vulnerable adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • A mandated reporter is an adult -- typically one with regular access to children -- who is required by law to report any credible signs of child abuse to state authorities. (findlaw.com)
  • The Commission continued a collaboration with Wells Fargo Advisors by advising and participating in that company's cutting-edge efforts to foster improvements in the ability of the financial industry, adult protective services, law enforcement, and other entities to detect and respond to elder abuse. (americanbar.org)
  • That's when substance abuse becomes substance addiction. (familydoctor.org)
  • Treatment for substance abuse and addiction can include medicines, therapy, or support groups. (familydoctor.org)
  • What treatments are available for my abuse or addiction? (familydoctor.org)
  • Animal abuse is the infliction of suffering or harm upon animals, other than humans, for purposes other than self-defense. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you have both been abused and are abusing, we can only discuss harm done to you: we cannot discuss you yourself doing harm to others. (scarleteen.com)
  • Abuse of older people, or elder abuse, is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship in which there is expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person (aged 60 years and older). (who.int)
  • Physical abuse may involve more than one abuser, and more than one victim. (wikipedia.org)
  • The main issue of child abuse is that the abuser is usually someone a child loves or depends on (a parent, sibling, coach, neighbor, etc.), who violates child's trust putting personal interests first, therefore official numbers of how many children suffer maltreatment might be not accurate enough as remarkable amount of these cases go unreported. (bartleby.com)
  • Abuse, in other words, is a reaction to the perceived threat of looming intimacy, aimed at fending it off, intended to decimate closeness, tenderness, affection, and compassion before they thrive and consume the abuser. (healthyplace.com)
  • In most cases, children are the victims of physical abuse, but adults can also be victims, as in cases of domestic violence or workplace aggression . (wikipedia.org)
  • Abusive acts toward children can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1. Poor Mental Health: Poor mental health can be a major factor in why some people abuse children. (wikipedia.org)
  • Catholic churches have been scandalized to learn of priests' abuse of young children. (christianitytoday.com)
  • Abuse allegations have shaken ministries and megachurches, schools for missionaries' children, and marriages between committed Christians. (christianitytoday.com)
  • Information on the Children's Protective Services Program, child abuse reporting procedures, and help for parents in caring for their children. (michigan.gov)
  • An inquiry into the sexual abuse of children at care homes in north Wales has revealed the "appalling mistreatment" the victims suffered over 20 years. (bbc.co.uk)
  • For example, the body will publish a guidebook for bishops on how to address abuse and create laws to protect children in Rome - but not for the whole church. (baltimoresun.com)
  • Approximately five children die every day due to child abuse, something that can easily be prevented. (bartleby.com)
  • The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act" states' that "child abuse is the leading cause of death in children under the age of eighteen. (bartleby.com)
  • Child abuse occurs when adults inflict violence and cruelty upon children. (bartleby.com)
  • One such thing that is overlooked is the number of children who are being abused. (bartleby.com)
  • The effects of verbal abuse on children, women and men follow the same general principle: verbal abuse causes people to feel fear. (healthyplace.com)
  • 13% (17% of abused minors, but none of 16 children unlikely to have been abused) had human papillomavirus detected by nucleic acid amplification tests. (cdc.gov)
  • With several of the victims and members of their families looking on in tears, their attorney declared the settlement a victory for their efforts to redress wrongs done to them by the former priest, and a positive step by the diocese in dealing with allegations of sexual abuse. (chicagotribune.com)
  • The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is waiting for the green light from the Vatican to implement policies it has already written to address the scandal, said Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, who points out that in Baltimore there is now an independent review board, led by two retired judges, to investigate sexual abuse allegations. (baltimoresun.com)
  • If given the go-ahead, the U.S. bishops must act swiftly to take up previous initiatives, including creating a national third-party system for confidential reporting of alleged abuse or mishandling of abuse allegations by bishops, a code of conduct for bishops and a uniform standard for dioceses to report credible accusations of abuse by priests. (baltimoresun.com)
  • Listed in this section are the expert witnesses who specialize in Child Abuse. (law.com)
  • The Waterhouse tribunal - the largest child abuse inquiry ever set up in the UK - heard evidence from hundreds of victims. (bbc.co.uk)
  • Child abuse is considered a serious crime in every state , including Minnesota. (findlaw.com)
  • Minnesota provides a very helpful guide for mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. (findlaw.com)
  • The following table provides an overview of child abuse laws in Minnesota as well as links to relevant statutes. (findlaw.com)
  • For many centuries the laws and federal agencies have failed to protect kids from Child abuse. (bartleby.com)
  • Child Abuse is a substantial conflict around the world. (bartleby.com)
  • Many of us should stand up against child abuse, and see signs to stop and be alert before the situation gets substandard. (bartleby.com)
  • Child abuse is a temporary abuse that can scar someone for a lifetime. (bartleby.com)
  • Contrary to the progression of society, the unethical act of child abuse still reigns as an epidemic of great concern, especially in the United States . (bartleby.com)
  • According to research conducted by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, a series of nationwide studies on child abuse show that it is intensifying and increasing (Gil). (bartleby.com)
  • With the amount of child abuse cases brought to courts every year, one might assume that the dilemma would become less prominent in society. (bartleby.com)
  • There are cases of child abuse so horrendous that the simple thought of them is unfathomable. (bartleby.com)
  • Because fractures stemming from compression injuries are often an indicator of child abuse, and noting Miguel's seeming lack of emotion, Dr. Reed considered this a typical case of paternal mistreatment. (rd.com)
  • Child abuse and intimate partner violence have received significantly more recognition than elder abuse and continue to receive more attention in both public and medical domains. (medscape.com)
  • Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the perception, diagnosis and attitudes of Brazilian endodontists towards child abuse. (bvsalud.org)
  • It was concluded that it is necessary to improve endodontists' formation concerning to child abuse identification, in order to modify their behavior, therefore, increasing the number of suspicious cases' notifications. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse can lead to a lack of impulse control, which can in turn lead to abusive behavior. (wikipedia.org)
  • People who have experienced traumatic events, such as abuse themselves, may be more likely to engage in abusive behavior to others. (wikipedia.org)
  • Rankism (also called abuse of rank) is treating people of a lower rank in an abusive, discriminatory, or exploitative way. (wikipedia.org)
  • See: Abuse of statistics See: Position of trust Abusive supervision is most commonly studied in the context of the workplace, although can arise in other areas such as in the household and at school. (wikipedia.org)
  • A person who abuses opioids may conceal information about other abusive drugs. (medscape.com)
  • The goal is for the students to take the lead in educating and empowering their peers about the signs and dangers of relationship abuse. (cnn.com)
  • These were mainly based on patterns of injuries and bouts of mental illness - signs of abuse that doctors already look for. (newscientist.com)
  • Possible signs of elder abuse include unexplained bruises, burns, and injuries. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Some legal definitions require identification of at least 10 episodes of this type of behavior within a single year to constitute abuse. (medscape.com)
  • The toll of prescription drug abuse is felt by many. (phrma.org)
  • The abused must grapple with the trauma they've endured and its impact on their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. (christianitytoday.com)
  • Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are provided. (bls.gov)
  • For a list of all industries with employment in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, see the Create Customized Tables function. (bls.gov)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings, NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. (SMA) 12-4713. (medscape.com)
  • Wyandt, 2004) often combined with physical frailty and/or alterations in mental status (Swagerty, Takahashi & Evans, 1999) can provide for increased risk of abuse with subsequently low rates of reporting (Nerenberg, 2002). (medscape.com)
  • Often, well-meaning people are not able to understand why many survivors of abuse are not able to "just get over it. (chabad.org)
  • Nucleic acid amplification tests increased the proportion of child sexual abuse survivors with a diagnosis of N. gonorrhoeae or C. trachomatis infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Staff continued work on two federally funded projects to inform professionals serving elder abuse victims about legal issues and state statutes. (americanbar.org)
  • 5. To provide resources for those seeking information about, or struggling with, a substance abuse problem. (nyu.edu)
  • Unfortunately, although there are no reliable estimates of the incidence or prevalence of elder sexual abuse in the general community (Lachs, Williams, O'Brien, Pillemar, & Charlson, 1998), the National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR) has identified a startling number of 1,749 cases of such abuse in the institutionalized elderly in its first 3 years of record keeping initiated in 1996. (medscape.com)
  • Financial abuse is exploitation of or inattention to a person's possessions or funds. (msdmanuals.com)
  • [6] [7] Physical abuse can occur in any relationship, including those between family members , partners, and caregivers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unlike random acts of violence or exploitation, elder abuse is often perpetrated by person(s) known to the victim, and usually consists of repetitive instances of misconduct. (medscape.com)
  • The program could save lives by acting as an early warning system for domestic violence, flagging up possible cases of abuse to doctors months or even years before they would otherwise be detected. (newscientist.com)
  • Setting the program to tolerate higher rates of "false positives" - instances where the program flags up abuse, even though none was ever detected by a doctor - meant it also caught more cases of real abuse earlier. (newscientist.com)
  • Mr. Lori has also asked the board to issue an annual report to parishioners outlining the handling of abuse cases. (baltimoresun.com)
  • Although there are a few comments from leaders in the cardiology community that try to put the cases in perspective, the 3500-word story ultimately portrays a subspecialty too often abused by practitioners bending or ignoring the guidelines in pursuit of procedure-based profits. (medscape.com)
  • Those are only a few of the abuse cases covered by article. (medscape.com)
  • Cite this: Coronary-Stenting Abuse Cases Highlighted in Bloomberg Story - Medscape - Sep 27, 2013. (medscape.com)
  • It is important that grantees' VFC programs have well-defined processes for prevention, identification, investigation and resolution of suspected cases of fraud and abuse within their VFC programs. (cdc.gov)
  • Staff provided extensive background to the Philadelphia Inquirer for its series on prosecution of elder abuse cases and reasons for disparity across the country. (americanbar.org)
  • As a result of the number of older Americans, the number of elder abuse cases will increase, and the impact of elder abuse as a public health issue will grow. (medscape.com)
  • Studies conducted in several countries reported the difficulties of dentists in the diagnosis, documentation, and reporting of suspected abuse cases to authorities. (bvsalud.org)
  • Forty-one percent (n = 23) of the professionals answered that they were able to identify cases of abuse, while 59% (n = 33) answered that they were unable. (bvsalud.org)
  • We stand with patients, providers, law enforcement, policymakers and others in calling for and supporting national policies and action to address opioid abuse. (phrma.org)
  • Lowes R. FDA Restricts Long-term Opioid Use to Combat Abuse. (medscape.com)
  • From childhood sexual victimization to domestic violence to workplace harassment, abuse damages countless lives. (christianitytoday.com)
  • It is also my hope that from this tragic time for our church will come a sense of understanding and compassion for the victims of childhood sexual abuse. (chicagotribune.com)
  • As childhood vaccines become more expensive and immunization programs more complex, the VFC program becomes more vulnerable to fraud and abuse. (cdc.gov)
  • Some sources describe abuse as "socially constructed", which means there may be more or less recognition of the suffering of a victim at different times and societies. (wikipedia.org)
  • Posts in this area may or do describe abuse or assault explicitly. (scarleteen.com)
  • While we can't confirm any of those specifically, we do know the Houston Police Department formed a task force to investigate abuse of the FEMA-issued debit cards. (snopes.com)
  • Psychologic abuse is use of words, acts, or other means to cause emotional stress or anguish. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Additionally, people who have experienced traumatic events may be more likely to have difficulty managing their emotions, which can lead to outbursts of anger and abuse. (wikipedia.org)
  • People may think domestic violence only includes physical abuse. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • About 19,000 of these people were known to have been domestically abused. (newscientist.com)
  • Their program started by searching two-thirds of the records for differences between the histories of people who were abused by their partners and those of people who were not known to have been abused. (newscientist.com)
  • BOSTON - Sixty-eight people allegedly molested by the James R. Porter agreed Thursday to settle their claims against the Fall River (Mass.) Diocese, apparently for at least $5 million, with their lawyer calling the victims the largest group ever to settle a case of sexual abuse with the Roman Catholic Church. (chicagotribune.com)
  • Many older people are victims of elder abuse. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Use the buttons below to select different forms of abuse of older people by country/area or by WHO region. (who.int)
  • The triangles show the relative importance of the potential consequences of abuse of older people. (who.int)
  • They are based on a measure of association (median odds ratios) between abuse of older people and the consequence in question across the relevant studies. (who.int)
  • The triangles show the relative importance of different risk factors for abuse of older people. (who.int)
  • And it is felt by families, friends and communities that are dealing with a seemingly endless cycle of expensive, exhausting and heartbreaking challenges that go hand-in-hand with drug abuse. (phrma.org)
  • MD Anderson is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from substance abuse, and its primary concern related to substance abuse among students is prevention and treatment. (mdanderson.org)
  • [1] Physical abuse is a type of abuse that involves physical violence, such as hitting , kicking , pushing, biting , choking , throwing objects, and using weapons . (wikipedia.org)
  • [4] [5] Physical abuse can also include withholding basic needs, such as food, clothing, or medical care. (wikipedia.org)
  • Physical abuse is also said to be a type of abuse that involves the use of physical force against a person or animal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Physical abuse is a crime and should be reported to the authorities. (wikipedia.org)
  • Physical abuse includes hitting, burning, pushing or kicking someone, misuse of medication and restraint. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • Physical abuse is use of force resulting in physical or psychologic injury or discomfort. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Are you experiencing domestic abuse? (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
  • Domestic abuse can take many forms. (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
  • Information video on what it is like to call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and who can call it. (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
  • The phone displays the details of the National Domestic Abuse Helpline Number and a green phone icon. (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
  • I'd read about refuges National Domestic Abuse Helpline, but I was hesitant to call. (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
  • Victims of domestic abuse can hide the truth from doctors, but they leave clues in their medical records that a computer program has now learned to follow. (newscientist.com)
  • Though domestic abuse occurs in up to 16 per cent of US couples every year, it's notoriously difficult for doctors and nurses to spot, Reis says. (newscientist.com)
  • Once again, that is what the Catholic Church told the victims of decades of sexual abuse committed by priests - a sinister scandal that has plagued the church since it was unveiled nearly two decades ago. (baltimoresun.com)
  • If he truly wanted to make a statement to parishioners and the world, he would have exerted his absolute authority, since he is the head of the church, to institute a law for all its churches that would call for dismissal of priests who abuse and the bishops who do nothing about it. (baltimoresun.com)
  • Lancaster County authorities have yet to make any arrests in this case, prompting PETA-whose motto reads, in part, that "animals are not ours to abuse in any way"-to offer a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime. (peta.org)
  • Although the true incidence is unclear, elder abuse appears to be a growing public health problem in the US. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The relationship of genital human papillomavirus infection, the most common STI, to child sexual abuse, remains unclear. (cdc.gov)