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 Abuse
One thing South Africa cannot boast about is our alarming statistics of abuse. Almost a quarter of all children have or will be sexually abused before age 18. And it is estimated that as many as one in every four women in South Africa is abused by her partner or husband. Men are also vulnerable to by women or men.

What are the different types of abuse? How can you protect your child? What should one look out for when choosing a partner? And how do you get out of an abusive relationship?

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01. First love, first fear
Young love can hurt, as a number of studies over the past decade have shown that one teen out of three will be caught up in an abusive dating relationship.
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02. Is your relationship abusive?
All couples have occasional disagreements about spending habits, in-laws, children, chores – the list can continue. But when is a relationship abusive?
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03. Leaving your abusive spouse
You've had enough of the abuse, the threats, the jealousy and the rigid 'Thou shalt nots'. It's time to go. Many women are seriously injured or even killed when trying to leave.
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04. Your lawful wedded punchbag?
What can a woman do who is being beaten up by her spouse or partner? Do the courts support her, or do they blame the victim of this crime indirectly.
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05. Predicting spousal abuse
A new study has identified several factors that seem to independently predict which people will end up in abusive relationships as adults.
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06. Teens - saying no to sex
Many teenagers are under a lot of peer pressure to explore their sexuality. This pressure comes not only from friends, but often also from a girlfriend or boyfriend who is keen to go all the way.
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07. Sexual abuse: protect children
Singer Robbie Klay has accused an Afrikaans entertainer of sexually abusing him for years. Nobody guessed. Here's how to protect your child.
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08. Sexual abuse: the secret crime
South Africa is one of the countries with the highest incidence of sexual abuse in the world. Sexual abuse is largely unreported. Health24 looks at why this is a "secret crime".
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09. Signs of sexual abuse
This terrifying question is one that most parents hope they will never have to ask. But when parents assume that their children are not at risk, they are very wide off the mark.
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10. Talking about sexual abuse
Two reasons why many parents avoid this topic: they do not want to scare their children, and the other is that they don’t want to think that it might happen to their children.
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11. Spotting child sexual abuse?
This terrifying question is one that most parents hope they will never have to ask. But when parents assume that their children are not at risk, they are very wide off the mark.
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12. Online sexual advances
Nearly one in five children who go online say they've received at least one unwanted sexual advance in cyberspace.
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13. Sexual abuse: Breaking the silence
Ma Agnes, familiar to Isidingo fans, is currently speaking out about being raped 26 years ago. Why do so many people remain silent when this happens to them?
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14. Helping a rape survivor
Rape not only affects the survivor but also those close to the person. What can you do to help a rape survivor?
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15. Abuse of the mind
Psychological abuse by an intimate partner can be as dangerous as sexual or physical abuse in terms of putting victims at risk for long-term physical and mental health problems.
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16. Rape survivors: plan of action
What should you do if you have been raped? Should you go to the police first or see a doctor? Follow these guidelines.
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