Directory of Abuse Resources

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Abuse is a general term for the misuse of a person or thing, causing harm to the person or thing, to the abuser, or to someone else. Abuse can be something as simple as damaging a piece of equipment through using it the wrong way, or as serious as severe maltreatment of a person. Abuse may be direct and overt, or may be disguised and covert.

Subcategories

• Child Abuse
• Disabled Abuse
• Elder Abuse
• Hazing
• Rape

Resources in This Category

• Hidden Hurt - Domestic Abuse Information

  http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/
  A UK-based support site including different forms of abuse, its effect on victims, the cycle of violence, PTSD, national helplines and resources, personal stories, and articles.

• Kinds of Abuse & The Dynamics of Abuse

  http://www.angelfire.com/vt/rcwn/Pagesixteen.html
  Provides articles on different kinds of abuse and their repercussions.

• Persons Against Non-State Torture Including Ritual Abuse-Torture

  http://nonstatetorture.org/
  Educational resources and research including other forms of non-political torture, and pedophile behavior.

Related Categories

• Home > Health > Mental Health > Psychological Abuse
• Home > Society > Crime > Sex Offenses
• Home > Society > Issues > Violence and Abuse

 

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