By The Centre for Male Psychology, 01/31/2023
“…Services supporting victims of domestic abuse should be available to everyone who needs them. This includes the approximately third of domestic abuse victims who are male…”
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Bullying at school: What parents can do to help victims and stop bullies
By CNN, 01/16/2023
“…There’s a crisis of bullying in US schools, and the solution is learning what to do before it happens. One in 5 students report being bullied, according to data from the National Center for Educational Statistics…”
Read the entire article: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/16/health/stopping-bullying-in-schools-wellness/index.html
Why Your Sibling Could Actually Be Toxic, and How To Help Them
By Newsweek, 11/19/2022
“…As with friends and partners, sibling relationships can become toxic. When this happens to you, it’s important to take precautions and protect yourself. Over eight in 10 children in the U.S. grow up with a sibling, which is more than the number of kids living with a father. Children spend more out-of-school time with their siblings than with anyone else, including parents and friends…”
Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/family-sibling-toxic-relationship-annoying-1756525
Social workers share key signs of elder abuse and neglect, along with tips to prevent it
By Insider, 01/05/2023
“…Every person deserves to be treated with respect and care, no matter their age. But in the US, about one in 10 older adults living at home have experienced elder abuse. This intentional harm, mistreatment, or neglect often happens at the hands of a caregiver or another adult who has regular contact with the person…”
Read the entire article: https://www.insider.com/guides/health/mental-health/elder-abuse
Sask. has 2nd highest rate of violence against men, boys among provinces: StatCan
By Global News, 01/20/2023
“…The latest Statistics Canada data for police-reported violence against men and boys shows Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates in the country. The data includes violent acts such as assault, homicide and intimate partner violence…”
Read the entire article: https://globalnews.ca/news/9424678/sask-violence-against-men-boys-statcan-2021/
Breaking the stigma: Understanding the challenges faced by male victims of domestic violence.
By Newsbreak, 01/16/2023
“…Men who are victims of domestic violence face problems that aren’t the same as those faced by women. For example, societal norms and stereotypes say that men should be strong and not weak, and domestic violence against men isn’t always understood or taken seriously…”
Read the entire article: https://original.newsbreak.com/@bella-smith-1594734/2888946711053-breaking-the-stigma-understanding-the-challenges-faced-by-male-victims-of-domestic-violence
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
By Fawn Ackerman Price – County Embrace 1/19/23
“…January 2023 marks the 19th National Stalking Awareness Month, an annual call to action to recognize and respond to this traumatic and dangerous crime. …”
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Sibling rivalry is normal — but is it helpful or harmful?
By Harvard Health, 12/06/2022
“…In fact, a 2021 study on family dynamics links sibling bullying to a lower sense of competence, life satisfaction, and self-esteem in young adults. Earlier research found that being bullied by a sibling doubled the risk of depression and self-harm in early adulthood…”
Read the entire article: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/sibling-rivalry-is-normal-but-is-it-helpful-or-harmful-202212062861
States with the Best and Worst Elder-Abuse Protections
By Campus Safety Magazine, 12/20/2022
“…It is estimated that more than 10% of Americans over the age of 60 have experienced elder abuse — a number that is likely higher since recent studies found one in five cases of potential elder abuse aren’t reported to law enforcement…”
Read the entire article: https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/hospital/states-with-the-best-and-worst-elder-abuse-protections/
One of the Largest Health Issues Facing LGBTQ+ People Today
By Psychology Today, 11/01/2022
“…LGBTQ-related intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the largest health issues facing the LGBTQ+ population occurring in every 1 in 3 people…”
Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lgbtq-affirmative-psychology/202211/one-the-largest-health-issues-facing-lgbtq-people-today