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It's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.

Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.

"Children and teens who feel in control of their bodies are less likely to fall prey to sexual abusers,"said

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • April 15, 2023
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  • The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade and the resulting media coverage is likely causing anxiety for many people, including children.

    On Friday, the high court's ruling on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ostensibly kicked decisions about restricting or banning...

    Sex Ed -- it's been a staple of public education for decades, but new research shows that only half of American teens are getting instruction that meets minimum standards.

    "The findings show that most adolescents are not receiving sex education that will enable them to manage their sexual lives," said study author Leslie Kantor, chair of the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at Rut...

    Child abuse and neglect can do significant and long-lasting damage, according to a six-decade review of British data.

    The analysis of records dating to the late 1950s found that children who experienced physical or sexual abuse were more likely to die early as adults.

    "Our work shows the long-lasting consequences that specific types of child abuse and neglect can have. The findings ...