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  2. Abuse - Wikipedia

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    Abuse is the act of improper usage or treatment of a person or thing, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. [1] Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression.

  3. Psychological abuse - Wikipedia

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    Psychological abuse, often known as emotional abuse or mental abuse or psychological violence or non-physical abuse, is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another person to a behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, clinical depression or post-traumatic stress disorder amongst other psychological problems.

  4. Child abuse - Wikipedia

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    Child abuse awareness banner in Sarasota, Florida. Child abuse (also called child endangerment or child maltreatment) is physical, sexual, emotional and/or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child, especially by a parent or a caregiver.

  5. Hundreds claim they were sexually assaulted at NYC juvenile ...

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    The 115 new alleged victims, who each brought suit on Monday, joined hundreds of other survivors who have filed cases since last spring -- based on claims they were sexually abused at youth ...

  6. Investigation targets online groups accused of child sex ...

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    The group's leaders targeted and manipulated vulnerable minors, particularly those with a history of sexual abuse or mental health issues, authorities say. The victims were "encouraged to engage ...

  7. 100+ new child sex abuse lawsuits filed against Illinois ...

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    Attorneys for the victims said, by dismissing the cases, the state is defying the Illinois Childhood Sexual Abuse Act, which allows victims to seek justice within 20 years of the alleged crimes.

  8. Sexual abuse - Wikipedia

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    Sexual abuse or sex abuse is abusive sexual behavior by one person upon another. It is often perpetrated using physical force, or by taking advantage of another. [ 1 ] Sexual abuse is a term used for a persistent pattern of sexual assaults . [ 2 ]

  9. Sex Offender Entrusted to Care for 11-Year-Old Audrii ...

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    If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or go to www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline ...