By Black Press USA, 11/5/2024

“The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its annual report to Congress on efforts to
combat elder fraud, abuse, and neglect. The report details over 300 enforcement actions
against more than 700 defendants accused of targeting older adults. The department
recovered nearly $700 million, disrupted major transnational schemes, and prosecuted
cases involving substandard care at nursing homes and serious rights violations in
veterans’ facilities.”

Read the entire article: https://blackpressusa.com/doj-targets-elder-fraud-and-nursing-
home-abuse-in-sweeping-nationwide-actions/

By Ladbible, 11/14/24

“…Sheree was ultimately convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour and three counts of actual bodily harm, and is currently serving a four-year prison sentence. Meanwhile Richard has since focused on rebuilding his life with his three children. …”

Read the entire article:  https://www.ladbible.com/originals/news/my-wife-my-abuser-richard-spencer-abuse-advice-216229-20241111

By The Good Men Project, 11/12/24

“…Male victims may find it difficult to seek help due to the fear of not being believed or being dismissed. They might worry that friends and family will minimise their experiences or question their masculinity. This isolation can prevent them from reaching out for support, leaving them to cope with their trauma alone. …”

Read the entire article:  https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/the-facades-of-domestic-violence-unmasking-abusive-relationships/

By Advocate, 10/16/24

“…The vast majority of LGBTQ+ community centers (73 percent) reported experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ threats or harassment over the past two years, according to the 2024 LGBTQ Community Center Survey Report from the Movement Advancement Project and CenterLink. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.advocate.com/news/lgbtq-community-centers-threats-violence

By Main Street Media, 10/21/24

“…To help fight elder abuse, lawmakers passed legislation this year requiring district attorneys to provide confidentiality for those who report information regarding elder abuse. Under the law, those who come forward can still be interviewed, but their identity will be protected. The legislation also clarifies these individuals’ information must be reported to the district attorney from adult protective services. …”

Read the entire article: https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/columnists-opinion-pulaskicitizen/state-senate-update-new-laws-target-elder-abuse-protect-vulnerable-adults/

By Monitor.co, 10/30/24

“…Authorities have emphasised the need for gender-based violence (GBV) shelters to provide counselling services for men experiencing abuse.  Police in the Elgon Sub-region have registered a rise in cases of men facing domestic violence.  The police say most victims hesitate to report due to cultural expectations. …”

Read the entire article:  https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/elgon-men-silently-endure-domestic-violence-police-4805502

By Independent, 10/08/24

“…‘My sergeant used to bully me a lot, even if I do correct’. He was completely lost, really. “We loved him so much. The last days before he took his own life he mentioned, ‘I can’t take it, so much pressure on me. There’s no support from anywhere’.”…”

Read the entire article:  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/anugrah-abraham-west-yorkshire-police-b2625163.html

By Q News, 10/10/24

“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”

Read the entire article: https://qnews.com.au/new-study-to-investigate-abuse-and-mistreatment-of-older-lgbt-people/

By BBC, 09/25/24

“…The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy is not solely focused on women, it will attempt to tackle violence against men, children and young people, and intimate partner violence within the LGBTQ+ community. It will also look at issues affecting ethnic minority communities, and abuse suffered by older people and those with disabilities.

Read the entire article:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yw51jvydxo

By Local 10, 08/30/24

“…Surveillance footage recorded at 8:13 p.m., 8:40 p.m., and 8:58 p.m. that day showed CNA Nerissa Betton “engaging in physically abusive behavior toward several patients,” according to the police report.In one video, Betton appeared to repeatedly strike and stab a 78-year-old man with her hands and a metal fork, inflicting wounds on his right leg and forehead that caused “profuse bleeding,” police said. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/08/30/nursing-assistant-accused-of-stabbing-man-78-with-fork-at-fort-lauderdale-rehab-center/