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	counseling abused adolescents
		All abused children are hurt and exploited, but, depending on a broad set of variables, some children continue to live in the climate of the trauma.
		Abused adolescent males may fear sexual activity or may feel that all sexual activity should be abusive.
		Children who have been sexually abused should have an evaluation by a child and adolescent psychiatrist or other qualified mental health professional to find out how the sexual abuse has affected them, and to determine whether ongoing professional help is necessary for the child to deal with the trauma of the abuse.
	www.counselingceusonline.com /counseling_abused_adolescents.htm (11272 words)

	Abuse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Abuse is a general term for the use or treatment of something (person, thing, idea, etc.) that causes some kind of harm (to the abused person or thing, to the abusers themselves, or to someone else) or is unlawful or wrongful.
		Abuse may be direct and overt, or may be disguised and covert.
		Sexual abuse: The improper use of another person for sexual purposes, generally without their consent or under physical or psychological pressure (which may include children whether abused by parents, those in loco parentis or strangers).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Abuse (294 words)

	OBGYN.net Labors of Abused and Non Abused Women
		Women were assigned to the abused or non-abused group based on the data in their prenatal and hospital records.
		It was expected that abused women would use more pain medications than non-abused women during labor, and this was supported by the data.
		Abused women had labors that averaged six hours longer than their non-abused peers.
	www.obgyn.net /pb/pb.asp?page=/pb/articles/labor-abusedVSnon (1921 words)

	How to Handle Abuse
		If a kids feels anxious there or hides his or her home life from friends, it might be a clue that something is not right.
		If your friend is being abused, you might see or hear it happening or your friend might tell you about it.
		If you think a friend is being abused, but you're not sure, talk with your parent or teacher.
	kidshealth.org /kid/feeling/emotion/handle_abuse.html (954 words)

	Abused Child Trust
		In 2003-04 there were 219,384 children reported abused or neglected in Australia, an increase of 10% over the previous year.
		In 2002-03 there were 40,416 children substantiated as abused or neglected in Australia, an increase of 24.6% over the previous year.
		The abused and neglected adolescent carries significantly greater risk factors for suicide than the non-abused adolescents.
	www.abusedchildtrust.com.au /facts.htm (577 words)

	Sexual Abuse and Incest
		Current statistics suggest that one out of four females is sexually abused by the time she reaches the age of 18, with about 75 percent of the perpetrators being family members.
		Since one out of four females is sexually abused by the time she reaches age 18 -- that could include you, or a friend, or a brother or sister of yours.
		If you were ever sexually abused, even if it was years ago, it is okay to tell a trusted teacher, school nurse, guidance counselor or friend.
	www.coolnurse.com /sexual_abuse.htm (975 words)

	Wellroundedkids News: October 2004: Physically Abused Teens Have More Behavior Problems and are More Likely to Report ...
		Scientists have discovered that adolescents who are physically abused have more behavior and psychological problems and are more likely to be functionally impaired.
		Abused children were matched for age, gender, and income with non-abused adolescents.
		Compared with non-abused adolescents, abused adolescents were much more likely to have a functional impairment.
	www.wellroundedkids.com /articles/News/2004/10/Physically-Abused-teens.htm (346 words)

	The Probation Response to Supervision of Women Who Are Abused (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Most of the women who were abused (61% in state prison and 66% in federal prison) reported that their abusers were their current or prior husbands or boyfriends (as cited by Crager et al., 2003).
		As a result, women who are abused make important case decisions, such as accepting a plea bargain versus pleading not guilty, that have little to do with guilt or innocence, but have much more to do with preserving custody of their children by avoiding imprisonment.
		The rate of mental illness among women who are abused is no higher than that of the general population, and mental illness on the part of the woman who is abused is generally not the cause of the violence.
	www.mincava.umn.edu /documents/commissioned/probationanddv/probationanddv.html (8707 words)

	lexisONE(R) Abused Children Are Found Entitled To Legal Aid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		ATLANTA - A federal judge here said on Tuesday that abused and neglected children have a constitutional right to legal representation, a ruling that lawyers who represent such children said was an important first step in establishing that right nationally.
		The ruling, by Judge Marvin H. Shoob of Federal District Court, came in a class-action lawsuit filed by a national organization against Georgia's child welfare agency, claiming that it is itself neglectful of children.
		In Georgia, children in the welfare system are assigned lawyers only in cases where the state is seeking to terminate their parents' rights.
	www.lexisone.com /news/nlibrary/n020905b.html (394 words)

	Child Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Help
		The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
		Hundreds of thousands of children are physically abused each year by someone close to them, and thousands of children die from the injuries.
		The effects of being abused as a child vary according to the severity of the abuse and the surrounding environment of the child.
	www.helpguide.org /mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm (2761 words)

	USATODAY.com - Woman accuses top U.S. bishop of sexual abuse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A woman has filed a claim that she was sexually abused more than 40 years ago by Bishop William Skylstad, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic bishops and leader of the Spokane Diocese.
		The claim was filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Spokane on Dec. 27 by a woman who said she was under the age of 18 when Skylstad sexually abused her at St. Patrick's Parish and at Gonzaga University from December 1961 to December 1964.
		Skylstad was a student at Gonzaga University from 1962-1966 and taught mathematics to students at Mater Cleri Seminary at Colbert, north of Spokane.
	www.usatoday.com /news/religion/2006-03-08-church-abuse_x.htm (406 words)

	NSPCC - Abused children more likely to fail at school
		Abused children more likely to fail at school
		A new report by the NSPCC shows that children who are being maltreated at home are more likely to fail at school.
		"If a child is being abused, they need a lot of support from their school.
	www.nspcc.org.uk /home/informationresources/paabusedchildren.htm (353 words)

	Study: Abused children stay highly attuned to anger
		But it may also explain why abused children are often so distracted at school, write researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in the journal Child Development (September 14, 2005).
		Both abused and non-abused children initially displayed signs of emotional arousal-such as sweaty palms and decelerated heart rates--in reaction to the angry voices in the next room.
		But though heart rates of non-abused subjects soon rose back to normal levels, heart rates in the abused group remained low-the abused children could not completely break their attention away from the next-door argument, even when it ended peacefully.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2005-09/uow-sac091205.php (506 words)

	Medical-Legal Aspects of Abused Substances
		The authors discuss the role of law enforcement officers in abused substance cases, double standards in enforcing substance abuse laws, driving under the influence of drugs as opposed to alcohol, and legal and prosecution perspectives regarding this type of case.
		The authors also present case studies of Turkey and Australia’s laws pertaining to abused substances and driving, and how they were developed.
		This information is particularly valuable to those involved in the creation of substance abuse legislation, here in the US and around the world.
	www.medleague.com /webstore/lawyersandjudges/mla_abusedsubst.htm (397 words)

	Amazon.com: Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence: Books: Philip W. Cook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Had "Abused Men" been written today more could have been included to support the fact that male victims are beyond all doubt no less commonly (and severely) victimized as female victims, despite mis-drawn but often quoted conclusions from some not-so-balanced studies.
		This individual further implies that ALL MEN lie about being abused, while it is true that some men are abusive it is ludicrous to make the blanket statement that all men are abusive, thereby liars when caught claiming victimhood.
		Philip Cook's Abused Men is well conceived, well documented, and well written; it is an excellent source book for both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence as well as for police officers, community leaders, health care providers, family therapists, crisis-line workers, and other helping professionals.
	www.amazon.com /Abused-Men-Hidden-Domestic-Violence/dp/0275958620 (2676 words)

	Abused inhalant definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Abused inhalant: A breathable chemical vapor that is abused.
		Aliphatic nitrites, including cyclohexyl nitrite, an ingredient found in room odorizers; amyl nitrite, which is used for medical purposes; and butyl nitrite (previously used to manufacture perfumes and antifreeze), which is now an illegal substance.
		Nearly all abused inhalants produce short-term effects similar to anesthetics, which act to slow down the body's functions.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=24242 (402 words)

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		Adults abused during childhood are more than twice as likely than those not abused during childhood to have serious substance abuse problems.
		Having been abused as a child -especially having been sexually abused, makes one vulnerable to being re-victimized.
		Women who are sexually abused during childhood were 2.4 times more likely to be re-victimized as adults as women who were not sexually abused.
	www.state.sc.us /dmh/abused_children.htm (1294 words)

	The Verbally Abused Partner: Denial
		Verbally abused individuals tend to be women, though there are many abused men as well.
		The abused individual is more or less convinced that personal and marital problems are somehow their fault.
		Still, the prognosis of the abused person is much brighter than that of the abuser.
	www.soulselfhelp.on.ca /verballyabusepartner.html (1067 words)

	Tennyson Center for Children - Childabuse.org
		At Tennyson Center, children and families have a full spectrum of resources to help them gain insights, support and healing through a variety of programs including residential treatment, special education/day treatment, a special services unit for sub-acute and respite needs, and community-based family services.
		Our success in the healing of abused and neglect children is due in large part to our family of supporters.
		Our dedication is strong to the healing of psychological wounds inflicted upon innocent children, to breaking the cycle of abuse and to ensuring that abused children everywhere are given back the childhood which was so wrongfully stripped from their lives.
	www.childabuse.org (234 words)

	Abused Adult Resource Center: Overview
		The Abused Adult Resource Center was founded to provide emergency support, crisis intervention, temporary shelter, food, counseling, and advocacy to victims of domestic violence and domestic assault.
		Established in 1976, the Abused Adult Resource Center provides services to adult, adolescent, and child victims of recent and prior acts of abuse.
		The Abused Adult Resource Center receives most of its funding from people and businesses in our community as well as from corporate and foundation grants, United Way, federal and state grants, local churches, and fraternal and civic organizations.
	www.abusedadultresourcecenter.com /overview.htm (449 words)

	MCC Domestic Violence Resource - Helpful Response to the Abused (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Feminine pronouns are used throughout, since women are 8 times more likely to be victimized by a spouse than are men (Fitzgerald, 1999).
		When men are abused, the effects and pastoral responses are the same.
		We are concerned for abuse of all whether male or female, adult or children.
	www.mcc.org /abuse/dom_violence/response_abused.html (812 words)

	Factors in the Cycle of Violence - Abused Boys, Gender Socialization, and Violent Men
		Rates of child abuse and perpetration of violence in a sample of male college students, including the percentage of perpetrators who were abused and the percentage of abused males who went on to perpetrate.
		Thus, most perpetrators were abused but most abused men did not perpetrate.
		The model predicts that abused men who perpetrate will score higher than abused men who do not perpetrate on measures of gender rigidity and emotional constriction.
	www.jimhopper.com /cycle (1739 words)

	Emotional Abuse
		Other types of abuse are usually identifiable because marks or other physical evidence is left, however, emotional abuse can be very hard to diagnose or even to define.
		In some instances, an emotionally abused child will show no signs of abuse.
		For this reason, emotional abuse is the most difficult form of child maltreatment to identify and stop.
	www.preventchildabuse.com /emotion.htm (584 words)

	Abused
		The docu lingers on courtroom activity: Greenburg's alibi, testimony from Turner's friends and relatives, her pro bono defense team and a no-nonsense prosecutor.
		But the endless series of witness-stand talking heads makes "Abused" feel stilted and slow; the soundtrack (partly recycled Philip Glass via Errol Morris' oeuvre) doesn't fit with the cinema verite conceit.
		"Abused" tells a harrowing story and provides an unexpected ending, but it seems little different from any of AandE's regular series.
	www.hollywoodreporter.com /thr/reviews/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002425154 (288 words)

	Amazon.com: The Emotionally Abused Woman : Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Reclaiming Yourself: Books: Beverly Mfcc ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The emotionally abused woman is a particular type of woman, a woman who has established a pattern of continually being emotionally abused by those she is involved with, whether it be her love or husband, her boss, her friends, her parents, her children, or her siblings.
		Most importantly she explains the pitfalls of the emotionally abused woman and how she sets up her life (subconciously) for repeated abuse.
		This is a great book for all women who have been abused within a relationship...whether it be a parent, a partner, a boss...
	www.amazon.com /Emotionally-Abused-Woman-Destructive-Reclaiming/dp/0449906442 (1952 words)

	Amazon.ca: Emdr In The Treatment Of Adults Abused As Children: Books: Laura Parnell (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Therefore it is easier for you to process your traumatic experiences because you don't have to live as if the abuse is still happening.
		That may be the case for a person with a single trauma, or a trauma in adulthood, but there is no real quick fix for the person abused extensively and long term during childhood (especially if abused by a parent figure).
		It is an extremely powerful tool that doesn't rely on only eye movements but rather on the physiology of the brain addressed by stimulating it, the brain, in a symmetrical and bilateral means.
	www.amazon.ca /Emdr-Treatment-Adults-Abused-Children/dp/0393702987 (1044 words)

	CD Baby: SO ABUSED: Community Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		So Abused is Rotten Scott on vocals & Dustin on guitar, Antone "the Bone" on drums,Charlie on guitar and Joe Mc Elroy, maintaining low tones on the bass.
		so abused is the best band i have heard in a long time period.
		The Album is relentless with loud gutairs but the best thing on the album is that all the songs are actually good and the melodies are the best this band has done to date.
	cdbaby.com /cd/soabused (569 words)

	Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons, CAAP, SC family violence intervention agency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons also known as CAAP, was established in 1979 by a local minister and his wife to assist victims of domestic violence.
		CAAP opened its first emergency safe house for battered women and their children in 1985 to shelter domestic violence victims of Aiken, Allendale and Barnwell counties.
		Originally named the Coalition to Assist Abused Persons, CAAP changed its name in 1995 to the Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons in honor of a longtime, dedicated board member and volunteer John Cumbee.
	hadm.sph.sc.edu /Students/KBelew/cumbgen.htm (770 words)

	How to Train An Abused Dog
		Everything from a dog being hit with a hammer to a dog simply being left and ignored in the back yard for months or years can constitute abuse.
		ut for the purposes of this article, we’re going to define an abused dog as any dog that shows specific signs of extreme timidity in response to regular behavior by you.
		n general, most "high functioning" abused dogs continue to display timid behavior because they are unclear as to when they’re doing the RIGHT thing and when they are doing the WRONG thing.
	www.lucythewonderdog.com /train-abused-dog.html (646 words)

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