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Life at home can be as ugly and violent as on the street, a study of physical and sexual abuse of run-away children in Metro shows. These are kids who(...)
Life at home can be as ugly and violent as on the street, a study of physical and sexual abuse of run-away children in Metro shows. These are kids who(...)

Life at home can be as ugly and violent as on the street, a study of physical and sexual abuse of run-away children in Metro shows. These are kids who(...)

Date11/2/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Life at home can be as ugly and violent as on the street; a study of physical and sexual abuse of run-away children in Metro shows. These are kids who are literally beaten out of the house; said Rev. Mark-David Janus; the Roman Catholic priest and author-researcher who headed the study for Covenant House; a shelter for youths. [Incomplete]
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021946F
History of abuse: Street Outreach Services statistics show that 87 per cent of the street kids they deal with had experienced physical or sexual abuse in the home
History of abuse: Street Outreach Services statistics show that 87 per cent of the street kids they deal with had experienced physical or sexual abuse in the home
2/7/1984
More than 70 per cent of kids treated for abuse in '85 were 10 or younger, one statistic shows
More than 70 per cent of kids treated for abuse in '85 were 10 or younger, one statistic shows
8/4/1989
Looking for answers: Paul McAuliffe, a Scarborough children's aid worker, heads an advisory group on sexual abuse in the church.
Looking for answers: Paul McAuliffe, a Scarborough children's aid worker, heads an advisory group on sexual abuse in the church.
12/11/1990
Sexual enlightener: Men are surprisingly ignorant about their own sexualtiy, says Dr. Richard Milsten, authorof Male Sexual Function: Myth, Fantasy and Reality. He's pictured with his wife, Nancy, who edited the book Milsten's research shows a remarkable number of men believe many of the ludicrous fallacies about potency.
Sexual enlightener: Men are surprisingly ignorant about their own sexualtiy, says Dr. Richard Milsten, authorof Male Sexual Function: Myth, Fantasy and Reality. He's pictured with his wife, Nancy, who edited the book Milsten's research shows a remarkable number of men believe many of the ludicrous fallacies about potency.
9/10/1979
Blunt words: Toronto lawyer Marilou McPhedran, who headed a task force on sexual abuse of patients, tells the College of Nurses this week it, too, must change its procedures dealing with the issue
Blunt words: Toronto lawyer Marilou McPhedran, who headed a task force on sexual abuse of patients, tells the College of Nurses this week it, too, must change its procedures dealing with the issue
5/6/1992
Kids seem to be on an ugly kick
Kids seem to be on an ugly kick
12/23/1965
Abuse pioneer: Fred Mathews says talking about male victims of sexual abuse let loose a flood of responses.
Abuse pioneer: Fred Mathews says talking about male victims of sexual abuse let loose a flood of responses.
12/30/1992
Quality fare: Hy Sarick, who co-owns The Children's Book Store Audio and Video store, has no fear that videos will drive kids away from books.
Quality fare: Hy Sarick, who co-owns The Children's Book Store Audio and Video store, has no fear that videos will drive kids away from books.
11/30/1988
Horrific memories: This 26-year-old woman has endured 18 years of pain as a result of sexual abuse suffered at the hands of her uncle when she was 8
Horrific memories: This 26-year-old woman has endured 18 years of pain as a result of sexual abuse suffered at the hands of her uncle when she was 8
1/25/1993
Street weary: Life for the estimated 10,000 to 12,000 street kids in Metro means endless drifting with not enough food and no place to sleep
Street weary: Life for the estimated 10,000 to 12,000 street kids in Metro means endless drifting with not enough food and no place to sleep
6/27/1988
He thinks kids are wonderful, and that was one reason 82-year-old pensioner William Brown walked into the Hospital for Sick Children yesterday and gave away $5,500 in $10 and $50 bills to buy special treats for patients.
He thinks kids are wonderful, and that was one reason 82-year-old pensioner William Brown walked into the Hospital for Sick Children yesterday and gave away $5,500 in $10 and $50 bills to buy special treats for patients.
3/13/1970
Helping the kids: Retired New York Islanders star Mike Bossy thinks there is too much violence in hockey and is doing something to reduce it
Helping the kids: Retired New York Islanders star Mike Bossy thinks there is too much violence in hockey and is doing something to reduce it
10/12/1988