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. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.fox23.com/news/local-mother-working-to-pass-anti-bullying-legislation-after-sons-suicide/article_299254be-e9ba-11ef-84d6-0f4e2d79a405.html
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. …”
Read the entire article: https://kashmirlife.net/are-indian-laws-failing-male-victims-of-domestic-violence-376914/
By Title IX for all, 01/09/25
“…The 2020 Title IX rule issued under the previous Trump administration—along with all its due process protections for accused students, faculty members, and school staff—will again be in effect and enforceable nationwide. …”
Read the entire article: https://titleixforall.com/biden-title-ix-final-rule-defeated/
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. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.kmzu.com/news/designated-caregiver-arrested-on-charges-of-drug-possession-and-elder-abuse/article_2d3f5cfe-d751-11ef-bea5-478be7452cf2.html
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/
