Domestic abuse: even the judges are getting it wrong
If even top judges can get it wrong when it comes to domestic abuse then perhaps it's time we all tried to better understand the nature of coercive and controlling behaviour.
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Hard evidence: spanking could lead to health problems, antisocial behavior
Spanking does not lead to better behavior by children. Instead, it could lead to some adverse, long-term consequences.
Empowering Uganda’s teachers offers a new route to reducing violence in schools
A ban on corporal punishment has not stopped the practice in Uganda's schools. An initiative in the East African country may hold the solutions - and could be used in other countries, too.
Borderline personality disorder is a hurtful label for real suffering – time we changed it
Diagnostic labels usually describe symptoms, attempt to answer the question of what is wrong, and lead to a treatment plan. But "borderline personality disorder" fails on all three counts.
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