Crimes Against Children Research Center
Helping Teens Do No Harm
With a major new grant from the National Institutes of Health, UNH researchers will study the effects of self-directed violence among teens on bystanders. Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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09/16/21UNH Research Finds Witnessing Abuse of Sibling Can Lead to Mental Health Issues
A new study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized... -
05/12/21Study: 1.4M Children Annually Receive Medical Care for Violence
A national report from UNH shows close to one and a half million children each year visit a doctor, emergency room or medical facility as a result of... -
03/18/21Most Youth Who Need Mental Health Help Aren't Getting It
A new study from UNH's Crimes against Children Research Center finds more than half of youth who need behavioral health services are not getting them...
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02/20/18 - Concord Monitor: School Shootings Are Rare. But Threats Aren’t.David Finkelhor discusses how we need to support kids, especially boys, in seeking help. Read More -
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09/06/17 - Academic ConsequencesNew UNH research has found that campus sexual violence significantly affects academics. Read More