Girls more at risk of sexual abuse and neglect: Research

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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