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rdly any dedicated services available for people experiencing the long term impact of that abuse," Dr Newman said.

"There are, for example, few services available to adolescents who experience sexual abuse. The likelihood of those adolescents committing suicide is 27 times higher than those who have not been abused, while the likelihood of depression and conduct disorder is nine times higher.

"Child abuse is also associated with problems including parenting difficulties, suicide and self harm, anxiety and eating disorders," she said.

Dr Newman said studies of children in detention centres, including Woomera and Baxter, indicated they would suffer long-term psychological effects.

"These children are being held in brutalising, de-humanising environment, and are living with adults who are profoundly depressed," Dr Newman said.


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Contact: Amanda Morgan
61-261-255-575
Research Australia
24-Oct-2005


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