child abuse

Documentary – Stuck in Traffick (Child Sex Trafficking from Survivors' Perspective)

by

I don’t like “trigger warnings” in general, but this feels like an exception. This documentary is likely to be triggering to anyone who has been through childhood sexual abuse. Please be aware of your own feelings and avoid this if necessary. This documentary is based in Phoenix, AZ, a couple of hours north of Tucson. … Read more

Abuse Alters Hormones in Kids, Hikes Risk of Metabolic Disorders

by

We have known for quite a while that children who experience abuse and/or neglect in childhood are more likely to have metabolic disorders as adults (i.e., be overweight, have type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, and so on). The mechanisms of action have not been clear, other than an awareness that it involves inflammation. The researchers … Read more