“According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, about 11% of women and 3% of men said they had been sexually assaulted during childhood. “
That’s how many said they were. There are probably more who did not say they were.
Either way, think about it. If you know 14 people in the UK, you probably know at least one child abuse survivor, probably more.
Tell me again how this doesn’t affect anyone you know?
This is a really great idea – “Indianapolis wanted a better way to combat drug addiction and mental illness. So the city created its first Mobile Crisis Assistance Teams, consisting of a police officer, paramedic and clinician, to connect offenders to services.” But, as the article points out, the challenge is making sure those services…
Rachel is correct, talking about it should lessen the stigma around mental health issues, but we have not reached the next level yet, where people can talk about it without suffering social and professional consequences. For all the great work of celebrities, there’s also a sense in the room that the life of a famous…
Catching up with general stories in Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Quebec Provincial Police force in Canada has added some extra staff to concentrate on tracking internet predators. MSN archived the story here but CBC News has extra comment online following the announcement here. – CBG
Over the last few years I have worked with an incredible sexual abuse prevention team. They provide training for schools, community centers, and governmental organizations, help families out of tragic situations, and provide counseling to victims. The work they do both turns your stomach to lead and lights a fire in your heart – it…
Hmm, do you have a mental health playlist? After reading the article below I’m going to have to go see what Spotify thinks makes for a Wellness playlist for me looks like. It may not look exactly like the one in the article below, or what many other folks would put on their’s because well,…
This is a real concern not just in the Asian-American culture, but for anyone dealing with depression who comes from a culture or family that appears to be doing well. How dare I. When I wept for reasons I’m not sure of beyond “I feel terrible,” the words said to me from a family member…
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RT @SurvivorNetwork: Link – Child abuse: One in 14 adults ‘abused as children’ in England and Wales: “According to the Crime Survey … htt…
RT @SurvivorNetwork: Link – Child abuse: One in 14 adults ‘abused as children’ in England and Wales: “According to the Crime Survey … htt…
Link – Child abuse: One in 14 adults ‘abused as children’ in England and Wales – https://t.co/pX0JcbEBc1 via @Survivornetwork
RT @patriciasinglet: Link – Child abuse: One in 14 adults ‘abused as children’ in England and Wales – https://t.co/pX0JcbEBc1 via @Survivor…