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The Corporal Punishment Question

What is Corporal Punishment? Corporal punishment, also referred to as physical punishment, is defined as any physical force used to cause discomfort or pain in response to an unwanted behavior. This form of discipline was widely accepted and used in schools across the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. In more recent decades, […]

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Child Abuse Within the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church and History of Child Sexual Abuse When you think about the Catholic religion, or any organized religion, child sexual abuse is not typically what might first come to mind. When people think about organized religion, more common connotations might include codes of conduct, moral standards, worship, and community. However, since entering the […]

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Support Students by Supporting Teachers

Teacher Appreciation Week This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. It has been observed in the US since 1953, and became an official national holiday in 1980. The importance of teachers and their jobs is widely acknowledged. However, many professionals in the field have struggled to find support and resources. This inhibits their ability to provide […]

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The Correlation Between Child Abuse and Neurodivergence

The Month of April April serves as the awareness month for a multitude of causes, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month. Unfortunately, neurodivergent children can be very vulnerable to the perils of abuse. As a result, a correlation exists in regards to the occurrence of child abuse among children who are […]

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Conference on Child & Family Maltreatment

Look for STM Learning’s table at the 38th Annual San Diego International Conference on Child & Family Maltreatment to check out all the titles we have available! This year, we’re offering a convenient and secure way to purchase online and have your order shipped directly to your home or business, so you can travel light and […]

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Recognizing Dr. Mary E. Case

This week, renowned professional in forensic pathology Dr. Mary E. Case has stepped down from her post as St. Louis County’s chief medical examiner. While Case originally attended university to become a neurosurgeon, she began working in the pathology department, which completely changed the trajectory of her life. Forensic Pathology Expert Case graduated in 1969 […]

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Child Abuse Prevention

The month of April is not only Sexual Assault Awareness month, but it is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Within the past year, at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect. However, as with a lot of different types of abuse, this may be an inaccurate number, as many cases […]

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Teen Dating Violence

For adolescents, health care professionals can be essential in the recognition and treatment of abuse. Therefore, it’s important for those who work with teenagers and young adults to understand the prevalence of dating violence. Discovering teen dating violence in its early stages can prevent re-victimization and equip teenagers with the knowledge of what is (and […]

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Youth Suicide Prevention

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, held each year on September 10 to promote greater awareness of suicide and methods of preventing it. How many are affected? In 2019, suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States. Among children and adolescents aged 13-19, suicide is the second leading cause of […]

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Understanding Child Sexual Exploitation

Introducing Child Exploitation Simply put, exploitation is the unfair use of something or someone for one’s own advantage or benefit. Worldwide, there are 40+ million victims of all ages—and from a variety of backgrounds—who experience exploitation in some form. One in 4 victims of exploitation are children. In these cases, the term child exploitation is […]

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