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You’d call the police if a stranger in public did what many bullies at work get away with. 2 researchers who study workplace violence describe the widespread phenomenon.
The dangers of high-impact sport aren’t contentious. Medical professionals agree that sport-induced brain trauma leads to degenerative brain disease – so why are we still allowing children to play?
Dassi Erlich details the crime, the cover-up and her eventual victory in court against Malka Leifer, the former school principal who abused her.
Increases in intimate partner violence have highlighted the need for creative and innovative ways of addressing the issue, particularly during emergencies.
To develop meaningful solutions, sexual harassment needs to be seen as an organizational issue and not just an interpersonal one.
Some children and young people escape family violence, only to find themselves alone, homeless and in violent relationships. How can we support and protect these vulnerable adolescents?
The Victorian parliament has introduced a bill to criminalise non-fatal strangulation – but consent could be a defence.
To honour Truth and Reconciliation Day, we spoke with Terri Cardinal, who headed up one of the many community searches for the children who went missing while attending an Indian Residential School.
Athletes and coaches often describe abusive behaviour as ‘tough love’.
Teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence and abuse that is putting their lives in danger. And they want help from others to spot the early warning signs.
According to the texts shared by his ex girlfriend, Jonah Hill had a series of prohibitions for her behaviour during their relationship. He described these as his ‘boundaries’.
Dele discussed a range of shocking experiences including being a victim of sexual abuse, dealing drugs at the age of eight, and being hung off a bridge by an adult at the age of 11.
Much of the media coverage of Tina Turner’s victim-survivor status overlooks the fact that as a black woman she walked a fine line in speaking publicly about her experiences.
We should celebrate that this bill is passing through parliament. But there are 2 key concerns.
Barbara Lynch’s alleged bullying of her employees is only the latest in a string of high-profile chef scandals. Two scholars explore how this behavior became normalized in kitchens across the US.
Some would suggest the solution is simple: cut ties with the parent, limit contact, rid your life of this difficult relationship. But this is often not realistic.
People respond to trauma in different ways, with some people experiencing post-traumatic growth.
Adverse childhood experiences are associated with an increased risk of mental health problems in adulthood.
By addressing the root causes of violence, we can reimagine systems to allow for more supportive, safe and accountable sport communities.
Top contributors
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Professor, Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University
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Professor, Director, Open Door: Understanding and Supporting Service Personnel and their Families, Flinders University
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Georgia State University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Denver
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Associate Professor, Monash University
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Associate Professor, University of Waikato
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Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor in Sport Psychology and Safe Sport, Bournemouth University
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Professor, School of Economics, Finance and Marketing, RMIT University
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Professor & Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Social and Global Studies Centre, RMIT University
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Professor of Law, University of Virginia
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Associate Professor of Criminology, Monash University
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Professor of History and Afroamerican and African Studies, University of Michigan
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Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
