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A pioneering systematic review[1] on the impact of childhood verbal abuse by adults was unveiled this week. This study, published in the October issue of Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal[2], underscores the imperative to identify childhood verbal abuse as a standalone subtype of child maltreatment, ensuring targeted prevention and addressing the lasting harm it can inflict. Presently, child maltreatment is

Two in five children (41%) experience harmful verbal abuse by adults around them, reveals groundbreaking new study “I carry this fear with me that everything adults say about me is true.” – Girl aged 16  “Words, they stick with you forever…bruises will go away.” – Girl aged 12 “If a parent says you’re useless, it makes you feel like you

We are holding the first international event on childhood verbal abuse with the World Health Organisation (WHO), and University College London’s (UCL) Division of Psychology and Language Sciences on 11 April 2024.  It will bring together presentations from global experts in the study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), neuroscience, developmental psychology, and public health to elucidate and promote discussions on