We’ve Overused the Word ‘Abuse.’ Here’s Why It’s Hurting the Fight For Gender Equality.

We can replace the word with more nuanced, accurate, and sensitive descriptions of harm that further normalize a person’s right to be upset over that harm.

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How Does Our System Fail Children Who Suffer Abuse?

The system often ends up revictimizing children who have suffered abuse. Dr. Prita Jha, legal activist and scholar, explains how.

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South Korea Raises Age of Consent From 13 to 16 to “Protect Teenagers”

According to the country’s Justice Ministry, the age of consent was raised to “protect teenagers from sex crimes at a fundamental level.”

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We’ve Overused the Word ‘Abuse.’ Here’s Why It’s Hurting the Fight For Gender Equality.

How Does Our System Fail Children Who Suffer Abuse?

In Court Filing, Simone Biles Identifies Herself as Plaintiff In U.S. Gymnastics Abuse Civil Case

South Korea Raises Age of Consent From 13 to 16 to “Protect Teenagers”