Background Child maltreatment is a global public health issue that encompasses physical
abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and exposure to intimate partner violence …

This study aimed to systematically review the evidence for an association between adversity
experienced in childhood (≤ 17 years old), and the diagnosis of psychiatric disorder in …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as maltreatment and severe household
dysfunction, represent a significant threat to public health as ACEs are associated with …

Background Sexual violence is a major public health issue worldwide, with a high
prevalence and extensive human and financial costs. Implementing prevention programs is …

Background: Childhood adversities and trauma (CAT) are associated with adult mental
disorders. Nevertheless, although CAT of different domains mostly co-occurs, and co …

The sexual assault of Terry Crews by Adam Venit raises all sorts of questions about the
nature of sexual violence and our reluctance to see Black men as victims of sexual assault in …

Disparate research has shown that exposure to chaotic homes and adverse childhood
experiences are associated with antisocial behavior, but these lines of research have not …

Abstract The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child confirmed child and
youth rights globally. Their right to participation is a critical driver for the 2030 Sustainable …

Objectives Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) show strong cumulative associations
with ill-health across the life course. Harms can arise even in those exposed to a single ACE …

To reflect the complex phenomena of child sexual abuse (CSA), studies should examine
possible gender specificities and explore potentially explanatory mechanisms. The current …