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Local mother working to pass anti-bullying legislation after son’s suicide

By Fox 23, 2/13/25

“…Eli’s Act is named after Balance’s 12-year-old son who she said took his life after being bullied at Twin Hills School in Okmulgee. “Suicide is hard. It’s like a grenade that goes off in a group and that grenade doesn’t feel anything but everyone around them that got hit feels it,” Balance said. …”


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Are Indian Laws Failing Male Victims of Domestic Violence?

By Kashmir Life, 12/24/25


“…The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of criminal justice, but it is often turned on its head when a woman accuses a man of a crime. In such cases, the accused is frequently assumed guilty until proven innocent. …”

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Designated Caregiver Arrested on Charges of Drug Possession and Elder Abuse

By KMZU, 01/22/25

“…Three hospice workers reported to police that the patient was left in the care of 47-year-old Tammy Lynn Stark, who had neglected the patient for several days. …”

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RPU, DOVE host discussion on interpersonal violence in LGBTQ+ relationships

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…”

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Women call for more male domestic abuse victim support

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. …”

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Help, My College Son/Daughter Was Falsely Accused of a Title IX Violation

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, …”

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Male Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

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. …”

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