Should real love hurt? Domestic violence can affect a child’s mental health, even if they “only” witness their parent getting assaulted by their other parent. A traumatic experience like this can lead to child suicide or suicidal thoughts. According to the Office on Women’s Health, “Children who witness domestic violence or are victims of abuse […]
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Home is supposed to be somewhere you feel happy and loved. But have you ever felt dread or fear in a place you are supposed to feel safe? Domestic violence is not spoken about enough, and too many people lose their lives to this problem each year. So, Congress should put more money into prevention […]
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Have you ever experienced abuse or know someone who has witnessed abuse? Different kinds of abuse can vary from emotional to physical, such as toxic friendships. Imagine seeing your favorite cousin or your mom suffer from these kinds of abuse. You wouldn’t take it so lightly now, would you? As a person who has experienced […]
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Sex trafficking is the heinous act of unlawfully using coercion or force to make individuals perform sexual acts or perform acts at a forceable location against their will. Black children comprise 71% of all juvenile prostitution arrests—more than any other racial group—a statistic that underscores a disturbing reality where victims are criminalized instead of protected. […]
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I’m sure we all know the meaning of discipline. Discipline, as in being “The self-control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed.” But what if I told you discipline can turn into extreme acts of violence, like a child being hit, punched, or beaten by their parents? According to the World […]
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“Don’t trust people online.” “People online can be dangerous.” “You shouldn’t make friends with strangers online.” These statements are familiar to many, but how many of us fully understand how dangerous online strangers can be? I surely didn’t when I was nine and experiencing this from a predator who was 14. Every day, there are […]
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I’ve always been what you’d call a daddy’s girl. God, I loved my father. I idolized him, especially when I was younger, believing he could do no wrong. Then, one night, everything changed. About five or six years ago, a few hours after I had gotten home from school, my parents had been arguing, and […]
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A lot of people around the world have been through some sort of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment can be as small as catcalling and as big as touching people inappropriately or rape. Yes, even I have been catcalled, and you or people you know may have been as well. I am a 13-year-old girl, and […]
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Teaching middle and high schoolers to respect physical boundaries is essential for keeping everyone safe and civil. When students learn about boundaries, they know when to give others space and how to say no if they’re uncomfortable. This helps them have better friendships and feel safe around others. Parents and mentors should teach youth about […]
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Have you noticed that the number of children being abused has risen in the United States? Child abuse and neglect are major challenges because they negatively impact children and their childhood. Therefore, communities need to support families by gathering to make a plan to help children, helping guardians through struggles, and talking to guardians who […]
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Over a two to four-month span in 2022, more than 1,900 children died, but I am not talking about a country at war. I am speaking of the staggering number of deaths suffered by children who had been abused. Child abuse can take many forms, from physical to mental to neglect or the absence of […]
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When I was younger, I was abused. No one gets to choose who they are born to, and who I was born to was a horrible person. My mother didn’t want another kid, so she called me her mistake. I was physically and mentally abused for years. No kid wants to be abused, and yes, […]
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