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Emerging Issues Related to Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Violence against women, female teens, surges on TV Reuters, October 28, 2009 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Incidents of violence against women on mainstream U.S. television has increased by 120 percent in the past five years, with the depiction of teen girls as victims rising by some 400 percent, the Parents Television Council said in a report on Wednesday.  The media watchdog said it was particularly disturbed by the use of violence against women in comedies and said it      hoped TV networks and advertisers would stand up against the trend.  "I hope the industry will look at our data and be as shocked as I was," PTC president Tim Winter told reporters. The report suggested that violent acts against women and teen girls was increasing at rates that far exceed the two percent increase in overall violence that the study found existed on TV between 2004-2009. Click here to read the rest of the article.
Resources on Internet Crimes against Children Resources related to Internet Crimes against Children The Office of Justice Programs has made available, from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, a three part report on Internet Crimes Against Children.  The report is designed to aid prosecutors, legislators, researchers, child and legal advocates, law enforcement and judges. The three parts of the report are: * Annotated bibliography on completed research efforts - a compilation of research studies categorized by solicitation of minors, child pornography, bullying and harassment and unwanted exposure to sexually explicit materials. Download the bibliography (pdf, 37 pages) http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/228813.pdf * Matrix of federal and select state legislation - summarizes major existing and proposed legislation at the federal level and across ten states related to sexual solicitation of minors, pornography and bullying and harassment. Download the matrix of federal and select state laws (pdf, 16 pages) http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/228812.pdf * Federal and select state legal case summaries and matrix - documents findings in major cases at the federal level and within ten states related to internet crimes against children. This document links federal and state laws, as described in the legislative matrix, with major federal and state court decisions in both narrative and chart format. Download the matrix and summary of major federal and select state case law (pdf, 207 pages) http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/228814.pdf
msnbc.com article: Nearly 1 in 3 older teens receives 'sexting' messages http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34422197/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/ Thirty percent of 17 year olds who have cell phones say they have received 'sexting' photos or video messages, according to a new report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project.  Eight percent of 17 year olds say they have sent such sexually suggestive images.  Sexting is gaining national attention, with at leat two teen suicides in the past 18 months associated with the problem, and lawmakers and prosecutors around the coutnry grappling with how to handle such cases.
Resources on Vicarious Trauma in organizations Organizational Prevention of Vicarious Trauma Guidebook on Vicarious Trauma:_Recommended_Solutions_for_Anti-Violence_Workers Vicarious Traumatization- Potential Hazards and Interventions