maltreatment

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John recounts abuse by his parents and peers when he was a child, and maltreatment at the hands of a worker at the institution.

From New York Times

The groups involved in Monday’s complaint say maltreatment was widespread.

From Washington Times

There is a large and well-established history of research connecting traumatic experiences, such as childhood maltreatment, physical assault and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, to changes in brain functioning that lead to negative health outcomes.

From Washington Post

As the child safeguarding lead at the trust, Ms Appleby's job meant protecting children at risk from maltreatment, and stopping impairment of children's health or development.

From BBC

His security forces responded to enormous mass demonstrations by arresting thousands and sending them to maltreatment and torture in Belarusian prisons.

From Washington Post