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/
By Your Digital Wall, 08/19/2024
“… Award-winning filmmaker Kurtz Frausun has released his latest and most provocative documentary to date, Men Behind Closed Doors: Stories For Survival. This powerful film takes an unflinching look at the lives of men who have endured domestic violence at the hands of women, a topic that remains shrouded in stigma and silence…”
Read the entire article: https://yourdigitalwall.com/2024/08/19/men-behind-closed-doors-stories-for-survival-interviews-with-male-victims-of-domestic-violence/
By Forbes, 08/21/24
“…Targets of workplace bullying often face consequences such as stress, burnout, mental health diagnoses and in extreme cases suicidal thoughts or actions. Research published by the Workplace Bullying Institute in 2021 indicates that 30% of employees may experience workplace bullying at some point and of those targeted 67% are at risk of losing their job. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonwalker/2024/08/21/how-to-stand-up-to-office-bullies-your-survival-guide/
By Big Issue, 06/27/2024
“…It took years and enormous courage for Max to leave his abuser – and when he did get out, he found there were limited services to help his family and he feared homelessness and financial crisis…”
Read the entire article: https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/male-survivor-domestic-abuse-survivor-help-for-babys-sake/
By MSN, 06/07/2024
“…Meanwhile, as of 2022, only 12%opens in a new tab or window of the 3.1 million nurses in the U.S. were men — that’s around 372,000 nurses. In other words, achieving gender parity in nursing could address the shortage multiple times over…”
Read the entire article: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/domestic-violence-against-men-using-whistle-blowing-to-address-the-stigma/ar-BB1nNwl4
