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Elder abuse can be physical, financial or emotional

By CBS News, 05/18/26


“…A new report released by the New York City Department of Aging shows 15% of more than 8,500 people surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse. CBS News New York’s Jennifer Bisram reports. …”


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Mum pulls boy out of school after he was bullied so badly he had seizures

By Yorkshire Live, 05/20/26


“…Just hours into the term, the stress of the school environment had triggered a seizure. Harry’s epilepsy – previously under control – worsened so badly that doctors doubled his medication. …”


Read the entire article: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/mum-pulls-boy-out-school-33977179

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Experts discuss stigma against male victims of domestic violence in light of ‘Bachelorette’ season cancellation

By WTOL, 03/20/26

“…A newly resurfaced video involving reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul is drawing renewed attention to an often-overlooked issue: domestic violence against men. …”

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Utah mother accused of kidnapping, threatening 11-year-old for bullying her child

By Derick Fox & Leslie Duarte, KUTV, 03/24/26

“…Investigators said she then took him to her home, without his parents’ knowledge or permission, and made him apologize to her child. After the apology, Tufuga allegedly threatened to have her husband beat up the 11-year-old, adding he was lucky she did not run over his bike. …”

Read the entire article: https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/utah-mother-accused-of-kidnapping-threatening-childs-bully-for-an-apology

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Abuse, loneliness and financial strain in later life linked to poorer health

By The Conversation, 03/11/2026

“…We asked participants about their adverse experiences since turning 60. This included hardships such as exposure to abuse, feeling lonely or socially isolated, struggling financially, difficulties accessing health or social care, and feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities. …”

Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/abuse-loneliness-and-financial-strain-in-later-life-linked-to-poorer-health-276110

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Domestic Violence Can Lead to Sibling Aggression and Abuse

By Psychology Today, 02/11/26

“…Children exposed to domestic violence are at increased risk of child maltreatment, mental and physical health problems, and academic difficulties. They are also more likely to experience sibling aggression or abuse. …”

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Elder abuse is surging: Congress must protect long-term care residents

By The Hill, 09/01/2025


“…But far too many long-term care residents do experience threats to their health, safety and quality of life, such as abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and theft. In fact, average rates of elder abuse have increased in the U.S. by 84 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic…”


Read the entire article: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5477954-ombudsman-program-elder-protection/

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