Letter writer is haunted by physical aggression in childhood, and parents' insistence on minimizing the abuse makes worse.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Several Oklahomans gathered around noon for a child abuse awareness rally at the state capitol on Saturday.

Helping someone who is experiencing abuse is not always easy. You can focus on providing support by offering a safe and judgment-free space, being patient, and letting them know they are not alone.

Lawyers representing the abuse survivors warned their clients that the archdiocese would most likely file for bankruptcy if ...

Nearly 22% of respondents say they experienced financial abuse in a past relationship. Almost 14% of respondents say they're currently in a financially abusive situation. And another 5.2% say they're ...

We spoke with a gender-based violence prevention expert about how abuse starts long before violence becomes visible. She ...

Rates of reported child abuse are disproportionately high for black children, a fact that has long been linked to suspected racial bias by a largely white child-protection workforce. But a recently ...

Survivors know reporting non-consensual intimate images is its own ordeal. New research finally names why, and what you can ...

The story of abuse-victim Nicole Addimando and her two children is recounted in the new book "Dear Sister." westandwithnikki/Instagram This past Jan. 4, Nicole Addimando, a 31-year-old mother of two ...

Experiencing abusive behavior in a previous relationship can make it difficult to live with a new partner and build a healthy relationship. Seeking professional help and other self-care strategies can ...

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and experts say conversations about keeping children safe are more important ...

If someone is experiencing physical abuse, you may be able to identify signs such as bruises or injuries. A person may also display behaviors such as expressing fear or unease when speaking about ...