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Representing Victims Of Abuse, Neglect And Injury
Representing Victims Of Abuse, Neglect And Injury

Representing Victims Of Abuse, Neglect And Injury
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Part III: Study looks at revictimization of child sexual abuse survivors
Frequent readers of our Salem Abuse Prevention Blog know that we have in the recent past written about a study titled “Child Sexual Abuse and Risk of Revictimization: Impact of Child Demographics, Sexual Abuse Characteristics, and Psychiatric Disorders.” The...
Part II: Study looks at revictimization of child sexual abuse survivors
Regular readers of our Salem Abuse Prevention Blog will undoubtedly recall that we recently published a post about the release of a study of revictimization of child sexual abuse survivors. Factors in revictimization In an article about their study, Australian...
Part I: Study looks at revictimization of child sexual abuse survivors
Researchers have in published studies repeatedly documented the adverse impacts of child sexual abuse. The most researched impact are the negative mental health outcomes of the abuse, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and feelings of guilt,...
There are long-term effects of abuse on a child
When a child in Oregon is a victim of abuse, the consequences last long into adulthood. Each child reacts differently to abuse which affects their long-term capabilities with processing it. A child left in the custody of someone who abuses their position extends...
Can I be an advocate for a child if I’m not the child’s parent?
Children should never experience abuse. However, child abuse is still a problem throughout the state. As an adult, it is important to advocate for any child you think may be the victim of abuse. However, it can sometimes be unclear how to best advocate for a child if...
Oregon senate seeks to help victims of sexual harassment
Several recent high-profile cases in the media have made workplace sexual harassment a common topic of conversation. Victims are beginning to feel as though they have more means to come forward with their stories, in the hopes that perpetrators will be punished...
Many cases of Oregon nursing home abuse went unreported
There are a large number of nursing homes that do not provide adequate care for residents. And sadly, many cases of abuse and neglect at such facilities goes unreported. According to a recent Government Accountability Office report, the Centers for Medicare &...
What are your rights after experiencing workplace retaliation?
After enduring harassment or learning of an unhealthy practice at work, many may wish to report the incident to hold the at-fault parties accountable. However, something often stands in the way: the threat of retaliation in the workplace. Both Oregon and federal law...
What does child abuse look like?
Child abuse is wrong, whether it is physical, emotional, sexual or neglect. In many cases, the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts. Therefore, discovering a child you love has been abused can be difficult. They are often ashamed about what happened or fearful...