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Discussing violence with children can be challenging for a parent. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images

May 11, 2021

How do I talk to my child about violence? 4 essential reads

Alvin Buyinza, The Conversation and Jamaal Abdul-Alim, The Conversation

Violence is a tough but necessary subject to address. Here are four articles on how to speak to your child about violence.

A student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida speaks to reporters on Feb. 14 after a former student fatally shot multiple people. AP/Wilfredo Lee

February 16, 2018

Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health

Daniel J. Flannery, Case Western Reserve University

When children learn about news like the deadly school shooting in Florida, a logical question for them to ask is: Will the same thing happen to me?

A forensic analyst in Houston removing evidence from a rape kit. Pat Sullivan/AP

November 14, 2016

Testing of backlogged rape evidence leads to hundreds of convictions

Rachel Lovell, Case Western Reserve University and Daniel J. Flannery, Case Western Reserve University

Evidence from rapes has often been backlogged for years, but renewed emphasis on processing these cases has led to surprising findings, including new information on serial rapists.

Les enfants sont de plus en plus exposés à la violence. Avec quelles conséquences ? ieat31415

June 21, 2016

Comment le spectacle de la violence affecte l’équilibre des enfants

Daniel J. Flannery, Case Western Reserve University and Mark I. Singer, Case Western Reserve University

Aux États-Unis, les enfants sont de plus en plus exposés à la violence. Et développent des sentiments de peur et d’insécurité.

A student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., speaks to the media after a former student opened fire at the school on Feb. 14, killing more than a dozen people. AP/Wilfredo Lee

May 23, 2017

Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health

Daniel J. Flannery, Case Western Reserve University and Mark I. Singer, Case Western Reserve University

Children are increasingly being exposed to more violence. The impact? They could get desensitized to violence and come to believe that it is an acceptable way to solve problems.

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