Abuse is a general term for the misuse of a person or thing, causing harm to the person or thing, to the abuser, or to someone else. Abuse can be something as simple as damaging a piece of equipment through using it the wrong way, or as serious as severe maltreatment of a person. Abuse may be direct and overt, or may be disguised and covert.
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- Hidden Hurt - Domestic Abuse Information A UK-based support site including different forms of abuse, its effect on victims, the cycle of violence, PTSD, national helplines and resources, personal stories, and articles.
- Kinds of Abuse & The Dynamics of Abuse Provides articles on different kinds of abuse and their repercussions.
- Persons Against Non-State Torture Including Ritual Abuse-Torture Educational resources and research including other forms of non-political torture, and pedophile behavior.