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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.
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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.
Provides articles on different kinds of abuse and their repercussions.
Educational resources and research including other forms of non-political torture, and pedophile behavior.
Educational resources and research including other forms of non-political torture, and pedophile behavior.
Provides articles on different kinds of abuse and their repercussions.
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.
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July 27, 2012 at 5:45:03 UTC
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