The question of whether spanking constitutes child abuse has moved from a parenting debate into a legal and public health discussion. Is spanking child abuse under current law? In most US states, not legally, though this is changing in some jurisdictions. Is spanking abuse in a clinical or developmental sense? The research is substantially clearer: …
The word “abuse” covers a wider range of behaviors than most people initially recognize. Academic abuse, stonewalling abuse, and the treatment of animals in agricultural settings like dairy farms each represent distinct categories with their own dynamics, harms, and responses. We want to examine what each involves and why broadening our understanding of these less-discussed …
Bullying stories from real survivors and documented cases provide something that statistics alone cannot: a human account of what this harm actually feels like and what responses help or fail. We want to examine several significant bullying cases, draw out the patterns they reveal, and discuss what stories about bullying can teach communities, schools, and …
Financial abuse in marriage can be insidious, often masquerading as normal spousal behavior or financial management. However, recognizing the signs of financial abuse in marriage by a husband is crucial to addressing it effectively. Unlike other abuses, such as signs of meth abuse or even activities like dog abuse, financial abuse can be subtle yet …