It is estimated to occur in 99% of domestic violence cases ...

LUMBERTON, Texas — Yesterday, 12News broke the story of the arrest of Justin Campbell, who is accused of sexually abusing at least two children. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the ...

Domestic and sexual abuse is a common problem in the United States, affecting millions and is characterized by a pattern of abusive behavior that a person uses to gain or maintain power and control ...

Here in the Texas Panhandle, nearly 1,000 children tell their stories of abuse every year. Experts with The Bridge Children’s ...

On Sunday, a 17-year-old escaped from a home where she and 12 siblings had been held captive by their parents in Perris, Calif. Both parents were arrested for torture and child endangerment. At a ...

Know the warning signs: Abuse, particularly sexual abuse, is not always easy to spot The Respect In Sport program has trained about 2.5 million volunteers through its online programs in preventing ...

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can be difficult to recognize while it's happening. Recognizing these ...

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE. APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH. 30 DAYS TO HIGHLIGHT THE YEAR-ROUND IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ALSO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ...

According to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS), child abuse is legally defined as harm or threatened harm to a child’s health and safety by a responsible adult. This can include a ...

Recognizing the early signs of domestic abuse can be confusing. The signs often start subtly, making it difficult to identify in the beginning stages, and the damage can take years to heal. According ...

What Are the Signs of Child Sexual Abuse? Some of the more obvious physical signs of child sexual abuse include sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Physical signs can also include bruising, ...