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Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma (IVAT)

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma (JAMT)
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse (JCSA)
Journal of Family Trauma, Child Custody & Child Development (JFT)


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Full article: The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Unintended Pregnancy Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Bangladesh www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Unintended Pregnancy Among Married Women of Reproductive Age in Bangladesh
Childhood abuse has been associated with adverse medical, psychological, behavioral, and socioeconomic outcomes in adulthood. Despite this, limited research explores the connection between childhoo...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Full article: Experiences of Dating Violence and Protective Factors Among Adolescents in Vulnerable Contexts www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Experiences of Dating Violence and Protective Factors Among Adolescents in Vulnerable Contexts
Adolescents in vulnerable living contexts (e.g., foster care, juvenile justice facilities, and experiencing homelessness) may be at increased risk of adolescent dating violence victimization (ADV) ...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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We are pleased to recognize the outstanding posters selected for awards at the 23rd Hawaiʻi Summit. This year's poster session highlights innovative research, programs, and initiatives addressing violence and trauma across the lifespan.

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February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Full article: Pranks, Obscene Chatters, and Ambiguous Content: Exploring the Identification and Navigation of Inappropriate Messages to a Web-Based Sexual Assault Hotline www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Pranks, Obscene Chatters, and Ambiguous Content: Exploring the Identification and Navigation of Inappropriate Messages to a Web-Based Sexual Assault Hotline
Sexual assault crisis hotlines provide crucial support for survivors. Though some hotline users engage in inappropriate conduct (e.g. prank or obscene calls), few studies explore these interactions...
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February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Full article: Moving from Traits to the Dynamic Process: The Next Steps in Research on Human Resilience www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Moving from Traits to the Dynamic Process: The Next Steps in Research on Human Resilience
The current literature on resilience shows a trend toward a dynamic process conceptualization, moving away from the previous trait-approach. However, the term “dynamic” is increasingly treated as a...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Each February, young people nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence
through TDVAM. If you know someone concerned about their relationship, or if they have questions about dating in general, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is there 24/7. #RealLoveRespects #TDVAM #loveisrespect
February 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane shares her journey as a Native-Hawaiian woman who rose to the top of professional MMA while confronting the long-term impacts of childhood sexual abuse and helping bring her perpetrator to federal sentencing in 2024.

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January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Full article: “Unto the Third Generation” Revisited: the Impact of a National Plan to End Child Abuse in the United States within Three Generations www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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“Unto the Third Generation” Revisited: the Impact of a National Plan to End Child Abuse in the United States within Three Generations
Published in Journal of Child Sexual Abuse: Research, Treatment & Program Innovations for Sexual Victimization Across the Lifespan (Vol. 33, No. 3, 2024)
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January 29, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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From the changes needed in family court to the implications of canceling science research, these critical conversations bring together experts and lived experience to unpack what’s at stake, what must change, and what we can do together.

Join the conversation, register today: tinyurl.com/23HIreg
January 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Full article: Are children better witnesses than adolescents? Developmental trends in different false memory paradigms www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Are children better witnesses than adolescents? Developmental trends in different false memory paradigms
The current study compared older children’s (11/12-year-olds) and adolescents’ (14/15-year-olds) vulnerability to false memory creation using two different methods (i.e., the Deese/Roediger-McDermo...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Full article: Determinants of Referral Outcomes for Victim–Survivors Accessing Specialist Sexual Violence and Abuse Support Services www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Determinants of Referral Outcomes for Victim–Survivors Accessing Specialist Sexual Violence and Abuse Support Services
Sexual violence and abuse (SVA) is highly prevalent globally, has devastating and wide-ranging effects on victim-survivors, and demands the provision of accessible specialist support services. In t...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Spiritual care in Children’ Advocacy Centers: results of a survey of CAC directors

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Spiritual care in Children’ Advocacy Centers: results of a survey of CAC directors
Many offenders against children use religion to facilitate abuse, which causes children spiritual harm. Moreover, child victims may generally suffer s…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Full article: The Role of Benevolent Childhood Experiences in the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The Role of Benevolent Childhood Experiences in the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic childhood experiences that are associated with mental health issues such as Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). There is a...
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January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Full article: When children’s testimonies are used as evidence: how children’s accounts may impact child custodial decisions www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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When children’s testimonies are used as evidence: how children’s accounts may impact child custodial decisions
In child custody cases, children oftentimes provide allegations of experienced trauma against one of their parents. Such allegations can happen before any investigative interviews (e.g., by the pol...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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🌺 👀 HI Summit Sneak Peek 👀🌺

Healing happens together. Here’s a preview of sessions advancing thoughtful, community-rooted suicide prevention. These conversations remind us that prevention is shared work—across platforms, campuses, and communities.

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January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Careers at IVAT: Address violence, abuse and trauma across the lifespan — IVAT
Seeking meaningful work in forensic psychology or related fields? IVAT in San Diego offers opportunities to contribute to a safer society. View current openings and apply.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Full article: Child Sexual Abuse Victimization Amongst Detained Adolescents and Incarcerated Young Adults: Findings from an Australian Population-Based Birth Cohort Study www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Child Sexual Abuse Victimization Amongst Detained Adolescents and Incarcerated Young Adults: Findings from an Australian Population-Based Birth Cohort Study
To guide prevention and intervention efforts, the prevalence and impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) victimization among detained and incarcerated populations requires further examination, particula...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Full article: Rapport: Little effect on children’s, adolescents’, and adults’ statement quantity, accuracy, and suggestibility www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Rapport: Little effect on children’s, adolescents’, and adults’ statement quantity, accuracy, and suggestibility
Rapport building is widely recommended in eyewitness interview situations and is a critical component in some interview protocols. However, empirical evidence on the effectiveness of rapport buildi...
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January 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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When writing about writing (i.e., writing about letters, words, phrases, sentences, and so forth), careful formatting helps the reader understand your meaning. In this week's FAQ, we address the question of how to format letters or words (use quotation marks).

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January 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Full article: Exploring the Experiences of Regional and Rural Revictimized Women in a Group Empowerment Program www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Exploring the Experiences of Regional and Rural Revictimized Women in a Group Empowerment Program
Sexual revictimization can have a negative impact on many facets of women’s wellbeing, yet limited evidence exists regarding specific interventions that support healing and the reduction of further...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Full article: The Inmate Behavior Observation Scale (IBOS): A Measure of Prisoner Aggression and Violence Based on Inmate Case Notes www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The Inmate Behavior Observation Scale (IBOS): A Measure of Prisoner Aggression and Violence Based on Inmate Case Notes
Aggressive behavior is commonly measured through institutional records of misconduct (IRM) in prisons, however these records are subject to problems with respect to violence specificity, sensitivit...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Open to Hawaiʻi residential youth, submit your artwork or poetry for a chance to win.

🎨 Learn more: www.ivatcenters.org/hawaii-youth...
January 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM