Crimes Against Children Research Center
External Funding for UNH Research Leaps to $252 Million
UNH researchers brought in $252 million in competitive external funding in fiscal year 2024, supporting projects that aim to solve problems and improve lives in New Hampshire and beyond. Read More
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07/17/23UNH Receives $1.5 Million to Study Child Abuse in Youth Organizations
The Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC) at the University of New Hampshire has received an award of $1.5 million from the U.S. Department... -
12/01/22Keeping Kids Safe Online
UNH researchers were major contributors to the new World Health Organization report "What works to prevent online violence against children." -
11/29/22Preventing Youth Exploitation
With a new $1.8 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control, a team of UNH researchers will evaluate the effectiveness of a child trafficking... -
10/14/22Beyond "Stranger Danger"
Sixteen percent of young adults in the U.S. have experienced sexual abuse online, finds a new study from UNH researchers.
Recent Stories
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02/20/18 - Concord Monitor: School Shootings Are Rare. But Threats Aren’t.David Finkelhor discusses how we need to support kids, especially boys, in seeking help. Read More -
01/25/18 - Family Circle: How to Protect Your Child From a Predator: Recognizing the Warning SignsDavid Finkelhor comments on how important support is for sexually abused children to heal. Read More -
01/22/18 - TIME: The Twisted Psychology of Parents Who Torture Their ChildrenDavid Finkelhor discusses some diagnostic profiles that might fit the parents. Read More -
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09/06/17 - Academic ConsequencesNew UNH research has found that campus sexual violence significantly affects academics. Read More -
04/26/17 - Supporting Research and Economic DevelopmentU.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen met with UNH faculty and student researchers in Durham last week. Read More -
04/20/17 - Keeping Kids SafeFor decades, the Crimes against Children Research Center has worked tirelessly to keep children safe. Read More -
05/11/16 - Celebrating CyclingThis month, UNH will join communities and workplaces across the nation in a celebration of car-free commuting with Bike to Work Week (May 16 – 20) and Bike/Walk to Work Day (May... Read More -
04/27/16 - Another Look at Youth Group AbuseIllustration by Marc Rosenthal From the Boy Scouts of America to the Catholic Church, youth service organizations have come under fire in recent years for what has appeared to... Read More -
04/20/16 - Jo Porter Appointed Director of Institute for Health Policy and PracticeThe Institute for Health Policy and Practice, part of the UNH College of Health and Human Services, has appointed Jo Porter as its new director. Read More