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Content warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse and may distress some people. A landmark study investigating child abuse and neglect in Australia has revealed girls are at greater risk of most types of maltreatment. Researchers surveyed about 8 500 Australians and found girls experience more sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect compared to boys. …
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A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has identified the widespread scope of child maltreatment, highlighting the need for a nationally coordinated response. Key findings: 1 in 3 Australian children experience physical abuse (32 per cent) 1 in 4 Australian children experience sexual abuse (28.5 per cent) 3 in 10 Australian children experience …
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