By Pipe Dream, 11/7/2024
“…Organizers described how myths surrounding domestic violence in queer relationships are perpetuated over time. One of the biggest factors they discussed was stigma, as some hold the belief that LGBTQ+ relationships cannot be abusive…” “…Research has shown that rates of interpersonal violence among LGBTQ+ college students are as high as 50 percent…”
Read the entire article: https://www.bupipedream.com/ne
By BBC, 11/09/24
“…Around 30 women gathered in Belfast on Saturday to highlight concerns about a lack of support for male victims of domestic violence.The march was made up of women wearing fluorescent pink and included relatives of men who have been the victims.The twin daughters of west Belfast man Tony Browne, who was murdered by his girlfriend in 2022, were among those who attended. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9qlnwgj1e4o
By Jonathan Taylor, Title IX for All, 10/22/24
“…If your son or daughter is a college student and has been accused of a Title IX violation such as sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, or something similar, you are likely wondering what to do next or how you can help. While most parents of accused students (“respondents”) are not Title IX professionals, …”
Read the entire article: https://titleixforall.com/help-my-college-son-daughter-was-falsely-accused-of-a-title-ix-violation/
By Psychology Today, 10/29/24
“…Male victimization is a significant public health issue (CDC, May 2024). Data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) reports that men endure a high frequency of intimate partner violence, sexualviolence, and stalking. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/mind-games/202410/male-victims-of-intimate-partner-violence
By Word in Black, 08/28/24
“…“When it comes to Black men — who are often among the highest underreported (iPV) groups — reporting that their Black female partner has victimized them is often met with disbelief, shame, minimization, and potential criminalization,” says Domenique Harrison, a licensed mental health professional and founder of The Racial Equity Therapist. …”
Read the entire article: https://wordinblack.com/2024/08/tables-turned-why-black-male-ipv-victims-dont-speak-up/
By Wbay, 09/25/24
“…A father who lost his son to suicide is sharing his story in local schools this week to help prevent another family from experiencing the same tragedy. Oklahoma native Kirk Smalley is traveling across the U.S., talking to young students about the impacts of bullying and suicide.The presentation was given to the eighth graders at the schools with the idea that they’re the oldest students at the school and the leaders that the younger kids look up to. Smalley is asking those 8th graders to help lead by example. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.wbay.com/2024/09/25/oklahoma-father-who-lost-his-son-suicide-shares-his-story-local-schools/
By Cafe Mom, 09/25/24
“…Marcee Gray, the mother of the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been indicted in Ben Hill County, Georgia, accused of taping her then-73-year-old mother to a chair, stealing her phone and damaging her home in November. …”
Read the entire article: https://cafemom.com/news/mother-of-georgia-school-shooting-suspect-is-indicted-on-elder-abuse-charges
By Indepedent.co, 09/12/24
“…When comedian James Barr met his ex, he thought he’d finally found his soulmate, but their relationship quickly became a source of constant fear. He tells Helen Coffey about how he found the strength to leave – and why we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer community…”
Read the entire article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gay-man-domestic-abuse-violence-lgbt-b2610980.html
By Independent, 08/17/24
“…As a male survivor of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, I’ve spent the last 20 years providing specific support for male survivors through the charity I set up nearly 16 years ago, We Are Survivors. I’ve been involved in the development of government policy, strategy and even law. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.the-independent.com/voices/baby-reindeer-male-survivors-rape-abuse-b2597420.html
By New York Post, 08/29/24
“A pack of teenage girls randomly attacked an elderly man on a Brooklyn subway platform early Monday — with at least one assailant whacking the victim with a scooter, cops and police sources said.The 76-year-old man was lying on a bench at the Rockaway Avenue subway station when the five suspects launched the assault, punching and kicking his head around 2:10 a.m., according to authorities.One of the perpetrators even swung her scooter at the man’s head in what sources said was an unprovoked attack…”
Read the entire article: https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/us-news/nypd-searching-for-pack-of-nyc-teen-girls-who-randomly-attack-76-year-old-man-on-brooklyn-subway-platform/
