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The Elliot Institute is a non-profit, 501(c)3
tax exempt corporation that was founded in 1988 to perform original research and education
on the impact of abortion on women, men, siblings, and society. The Elliot Institute
publishes research and educational materials and works as an advocate for women and men
seeking post-abortion healing.
One of our most frequently asked questions: Who is Elliot? Is
he a wealthy philanthropist who has funded our work because he shares our belief that
proving how abortion hurts so many women is the key to ending the scourge of abortion? We
wish!
No, the name of the Elliot Institute for Social Sciences
Research is not a memorial, but was chosen for purely pragmatic reasons. Among our many
research projects, we have mailed out over 5000 surveys to random sample of women. To
maximize response, and avoid skewing the results, we needed a neutral name. Indeed, in
some of our surveys the population being sampled does not even know that we are
particularly interested in women who have had abortions. Therefore, "The
Post-Abortion Research Institute" was out of the question.
"Elliot" was literally picked from a baby names
book. The personal name was added with the intention of making the name more personalized,
yet formal and a bit stuffy - in an academic way. This was done with the hope to make the
Institute's name more "friendly," yet plausible and dignified, for the sake of
the recipients of our survey forms.
So, our name is not of any particular significance. We are
even willing to change it. So, if you or a rich aunt would like to underwrite our work
with a large endowment, we would be glad to change the name to the "Smith
Institute", the "Charlie Group," or whatever memorial name you would like!
Just let us know.
The Elliot Institute was kind enough to let Abortionfacts.com
use their information on our website. If you appreciate the work that they have done
and continue to do you can support them through various
ways. Below you will find a listing and summary of the articles that they have
shared with Abortionfacts.com
Reports and Studies
Abortion
Trauma and Child Abuse Experts agree that
during the past 25 years the rate of child abuse has increased dramatically. These
figures clearly contradict the pro-abortionists' claim that abortion of "unwanted
children" prevents child abuse.
Does
Abortion hurt Self-Esteem? Nancy Russo of Arizona State University completed a
study to show that abortion does not have negative psychological effects. Her study
is discussed and dissected to find the truth of after abortion emotional dysfunction.
New
Study confirms Link between Abortion and Substance Abuse A recent Elliot
Institute study has established a strong statistical correlation between abortion and
subsequent drug or alcohol abuse. This finding is based on a national, random sample of
700 women participating in a reproductive history survey.
Abortion and
Suicide Although pregnancy weakens suicidal impulses, there is strong evidence
that abortion dramatically increases the risk of suicide. A discussion of the
studies of suicide and abortion.
The
Positive Effects of Abortion Is abortion a way to avoid suffering and career
setbacks? Recent studies say that it is not. A discussion and summary of these
studies.
Psychological
Reactions Reported after Abortion An extensive study of post-abortion patients.
Contains information of tangible and psychological aspects. Please be patient
with download time.
Limitations
on Post-Abortion Research: Why We Know So Little While
there have been many studies regarding the emotional aftermath of abortion, very little
has been firmly established. It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to complete a
study in this field that would be generally conclusive and above reproach. Discussion and
Sources.
The
Aftereffects of Abortion A discussion of the psychological and physical
complications brought about by abortion with sources.
What Dr. Koop Could Have Reported While it is
true that there was not, and still isn't, any solid data for making any accurate estimate
of how many women suffer from post-abortion psychological sequelae, there were three
specific findings upon which to build valid conclusions and specific
recommendations. Discussion and Sources.
Revisiting
the "Koop Report" A discussion of the surrounding situations of the
"Koop Report" and the obvious conclusions can be drawn from them.
Discussion and Sources.
Post-Abortion Syndrome
A List of
Major Physical Sequelae Related to Abortion Complete listing with sources
Risk
Factors Predicting Post-Abortion Psychological Sequelae A discussion on the rate
of post abortion syndrome and the factors that make certain women more subseptable than
others.
Post-Abortion Syndrome Manifestations
Complete Listing of the Effects of Abortion and how they are manifested. Discussion
and sources.
Are You Suffering from Post-Abortion Stress? If you have
had an abortion(s), you may be suffering from post-abortion stress. Quiz which will
help you determine if you do.
Women
at Risk of Post-Abortion Trauma Psychologists who work
with women suffering from post-abortion sequelae have identified several common factors
which can be used to identify women who are at the highest risk of suffering from these
problems.
Testimonies
When
the Doll Breaks, by Theresa Karminski Burke One night at a drunken fraternity party,
Marita found herself having sex with her boyfriend. The details were quite foggy.
When Marita discovered she was pregnant, she had an abortion immediately and never told a
soul, except her boyfriend and her roommate. Theresa Karminski gives a professional
look into the effects of abortion through the story of her roommate.
Case
Study, "Doris Kalasky" Forced to have sex
with her father, Doris became pregnant. When the pregnancy was discovered, she refused to
have an abortion. Her father, however, found an abortionist who would perform the abortion
without her consent. She alone has had to pay the price.
Before I Had Time to
Think, "Nancy
Anders" It was May 19, 1973. I was pregnant from a date rape. I had tried
to hide it from my parents but of course they found out. Then the pressure started.
"How are you going to go to college with a baby?" "How are you going to
support it?" "It is only a blob of blood. It's not a baby yet." Before I
had time to think about what I wanted, the abortion was over.
Two
Senseless Deaths: The Long Road to Recovery, by "Mrs. Julia
Taylor" Mary was the victim of a date rape. When the man found out, he
tried to make her have an abortion. She refused and would have nothing to do with
him. After council, she gave in. Mary didn't last the hour. After 40 minutes
she was in a coma and on full life support. By the time Mary was taken to the ICU,
it was too late to save her.
Trying
to Survive, By Judith Evans My childhood was brutal. I was abandoned by
my father when I was two-and-a-half. Then when he reappeared in my life again at the age
of eight, it became worse. I survived incest, starvation, and beatings. I clung to life.
It was the two abortions I had that nearly destroyed me.
Looking
For Advice in All the Wrong Places, Case Study, "Colleen" - age
28. I was 18 and dating a man my parents strongly disapproved of. I
realized I was pregnant when the smells from chemistry class kept making me sick. A friend
convinced me to go her doctor in town. He diagnosed pregnancy immediately, saying,
"Such a shame, another young one." He told me not to worry, that "it"
could be "taken care of." He never once said anything about keeping the baby,
but gave me a card from the local abortuary.
Miscellaneous
Politics of
Abortion and the GOP Every politician hates
abortion. Some support the right to abortion, of course, but they all hate the issue. It
is extraordinarily divisive--perhaps the most impassioned issue of our day.
Bobbit and
Abortion, Is there a Link? "The timing of the cutting incident was not
coincidental," says Reardon. "Between 30 and 40 percent of women who report
post-abortion problems experience more intense symptoms around the anniversary date of the
abortion.
Help in
Understanding Abortion Despair is not only the driving force behind most
abortion choices, it is also the greatest obstacle to post-abortion recovery. Until more
pro-lifers understand this, they will be handicapped in their efforts to help women in
crisis.
Is Abortion
Safe? A discussion of the views taken by the Supreme Court and the AMA on the
safety of abortion and the effects of those views.
Population Control and RU-486 Is RU-486 to be used as a form of population
control globally? Discussion.
Q & A:
Finding Real Answers about Abortion
Rape,
Incest and Abortion: Searching Beyond the Myths "How
can you deny an abortion to a twelve-year-old girl who is the victim of incest?"
complains an indignant supporter of abortion. The discussion of incest and abortion
with sources.
Women
Who Abort: Their Reflections on the Unborn What is the view of the unborn taken
by women who have had abortions.
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