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This website is student run, with its information being mainly sourced from websites linked below. Please feel free to browse these websites yourselves if you want more information on these topics ! Links: https://co4kids.org/child-abuse-neglect/types-of-abuse/emotional-abuse/ https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/emotional-abuse/ https://mensline.org.au/family-violence/understanding-verbal-abuse/#:~:text=Common%20signs%20of%20verbal%20abuse,them%2C%20or

If your home isn’t safe, you might’ve wondered what it would take to legally live on your own. It’s not easy, but emancipation is one path some teens take when they can’t rely on their parents or guardians anymore. This page explains what emancipation is, how to get it, and what life looks like after. Emancipation: Emancipation is a legal process that allows a minor (someone under 18) to become legally independent from their parents or guardians. It means you make your own de

Growing up in an abusive home can make it hard to imagine a stable future, especially when it comes to paying for school. This page gathers scholarships and financial aid programs created to support young people who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or other difficult home situations. Each one is a step toward building a safer, stronger future. Fight Against Domestic Violence Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a student impacted by domestic violence in their life or who

Abuse in childhood leaves real marks on feelings, health, habits, and relationships. Healing is possible. It usually takes a mix of understanding what happened, learning new skills, getting support, and practicing them over time. This page covers: What the fallout can look like, Coping tools you can start today, Healthy outlets and habits, How to talk to people, What healthy relationships actually look like, And quick tips tailored to the common types of abuse What the impact

Child abuse is a painful reality for many. It can leave deep scars that last a lifetime. However, healing is possible. There are 6 types of child abuse that this website discusses: Emotional abuse Verbal abuse Physical Abuse Coercive control Neglect Exposure to Domestic Violence Emotional abuse : Emotional abuse is when a person in the family, usually a parent or partner, constantly criticizes, belittles, humiliates, or manipulates their child or partner.  This is a broad c

Abuse in childhood doesn’t just hurt in the moment, it changes how a person grows, feels, and sees the world. The brain and body adapt to survive, and those changes can last long after the abuse ends. Different kinds of abuse affect people in different ways, but all of them disrupt a child’s sense of safety and shape how they think, learn, and connect with others. This section looks at what each type of abuse does to mental health, how it affects the brain, emotions, behavior

If you are growing up in a home where you do not feel safe, it is important to know that whatever is happening is not your fault. Every person deserves to have safety, peace, and respect.  Abuse can make you feel trapped, confused, or even numb, but there are ways to get help, and there are people who care and will listen. This page is here to help you find support for yourself or for someone you know who’s going through something similar. How to ask for help Talking to a Fri