Scientific articles
In this category, we present, one at a time, significant scientific articles that substantiate the issues our site addresses: domestic violence, child sexual abuse, coercive control, and the misuse of pseudoscientific theories such as parental alienation. Each post focuses on a single scientific publication, presenting its findings and their significance.
WHO: Children must learn to correctly name the parts of their body
According to WHO Guidelines, sexuality education contributes to the prevention of sexual abuse.
False allegations of sexual abuse and domestic violence: the data
Most allegations of domestic violence and sexual abuse are made in good faith. False allegations are rare.
Are Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse More Likely to Be False in the Context of Custody Disputes?
An overview of studies on the validity of child sexual abuse allegations in the context of custody disputes. There is no evidence to support the claim that women fabricate false allegations of child sexual abuse in order to take revenge on their ex-spouses and deprive them of contact with their children.
How often do children's allegations of abuse turn out to be false?
According to relevant research, false allegations of child sexual abuse are rare. It has been documented that children who are victims of sexual abuse tend to repress their traumatic experience and, when they do talk about it, tend to present it as less severe than it actually is — rather than exaggerating or overstating it.
The Rise and Fall of the False Memory Syndrome Foundation (FMSF)
An analysis of the issue of "false memory implantation" and its connection to the defense of individuals accused of child sexual abuse.
The Frequency of False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse: A Critical Review
A recent study from the USA, which examines a wide range of other studies and their methodology, and concludes that the rate of unfounded allegations of child sexual abuse is small but cannot be determined with the available data.
Denial of Domestic Violence in the Courts: Empirical Analysis of the Phenomenon and Proposals for Addressing It
In Family Law cases, judges very often fail to take into account testimonies of domestic violence and child abuse. In many cases, judges even grant custody to the abusive parent (in the overwhelming majority of cases, the father) despite very serious and credible testimonies and evidence of abuse.
Parental Alienation Syndrome: Is It Scientific?
A thorough deconstruction of parental alienation theory, citing numerous scientific studies that refute its individual assumptions, by Stephanie J. Dallam.