Violence in the first two years of life is far more common than official reports suggest, according to a new study co-led by UBC and Memorial University that underscores the need for prevention and ...

Lee's Summit punishments for specified acts can range from suspensions of a single game up to lifetime ban.

A 23-year-old Bloomer man has been charged with repeated physical abuse of a child after a 27-day-old infant was hospitalized ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Cruel words can leave a mark on a child and may have as much impact when they’re older as physical abuse. A study published in the medical journal BMJ Open found adults who ...

When parents in countries worldwide use spanking as a behavior deterrent, their children are more likely to become a victim of physical abuse, say researchers. When parents in countries worldwide use ...

A former Maclay School lacrosse coach and the school face a lawsuit alleging physical and mental abuse of a student athlete.

Elder abuse is a widespread issue that affects a significant portion of the older adult population, with many cases going unreported due to feelings of shame, fear, or uncertainty about what ...