When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

New cases of spousal and elder abuse continue to climb in 2024, driven by increased awareness and support for domestic violence victims. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As our society ages, so too does the prevalence of a disturbing trend: elder abuse. Physical, sexual, financial, mental, and emotional abuse leaves countless seniors vulnerable and traumatized. The ...

The two Virginias stand out: Virginia ranks 2nd overall, while West Virginia ranks 9th. Both states score particularly well ...

Articles about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often focus on physical violence. But emotional abuse can also cause PTSD. Some research suggests it may be as harmful as, or even more harmful ...

Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior where one person repeatedly subjects another to non-physical acts of aggression or ...

Emotional abuse is domestic violence and a crime. Several institutions and organizations offer support to those who experience emotional abuse or any other type of domestic violence. People may think ...

Today is designated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse is on the rise and is a little-known but very serious social problem. Elders and people with disabilities are at high risk for violence ...

The damaging effects of emotional abuse can often go unnoticed. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no visible scars, making it harder to recognize and address. However, its impact can be ...

A task force formed to tackle the issue of elder abuse in South Dakota wants to expand the state's criminal laws to include emotional and psychological abuse of elders and adults with a disability in ...