Shamed into silence
Reliable national figures are not available, but in Vermont’s Bennington County for example, the proportion of disabled child sex abuse cases to other child sex abuse cases has risen from almost zero to more than 50 percent in the last seven years, according to Christina Rainville, Chief Deputy State’s Attorney. http://www.thecrimereport.org/news/articles/2013-04-shamed-into-silence
The impact of child abuse and neglect
In a study of 17,000 adults, those who were abused as children were more likely to become suicidal; more likely to have heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease; twice as likely to be smokers; twice as likely to be severely obese; twice as likely to become alcoholics; and three times as likely to develop a …
Documentary explores role of mothers in prison
The film examines the question: Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison? “Mothers of Bedford” tries to answer this question through the stories of five women who are incarcerated in the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County. http://www.thehour.com/entertainment/weekend/documentary-explores-role-of-mothers-in-prison/article_671162c9-b1f5-59bf-be86-7a8281d73b06.html
Sexual abuse, neglect predicted teen pregnancy
Teenage girls who were sexually abused or neglected were more than twice as likely to experience teen childbirth compared with those who were not maltreated, according to new study results. “One explanation for the persistently high US birth rate is that there are risk factors for teen pregnancy and childbirth that are not addressed in …
Bill would teach kids how to prevent abuse
A bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate would require public schools to teach children how to prevent and fight child sexual abuse and abduction. Bill sponsor Sen. James Doyle, a Democrat of Pawtucket, says abuse and exploitation of children can be reduced by raising awareness in young children of common dangers and warning signs. …