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Seven Tips For Protecting Clients From Elder Abuse

By Wealth Management on 06/09/2017

“…Families must put strategies in place that address the possibility of mental impairment and establish checks and balances to ensure the appropriate safekeeping of their loved ones’ financial assets. According to Jonathan Fitzgerald, director of wealth and fiduciary planning at Wilmington Trust, with the increase in robo-advisor solutions in particular, it’s more important than ever to look at the role active managers can play in protecting elderly individuals from making poor investment decisions. Here are some of his suggestions. …”

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Elder abuse is public health problem

By Democrat and Chronicle on 06/10/2017

“…June 15 marks the observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to raise awareness about the social and public health problem of elder mistreatment. Communities around the world take stock of how they can work together to protect older citizens from abuse. …”

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7-Year-Old Going On Mini-Tour For Anti-Bullying Book

By WFMY on 06/11/2017

“…“Overall, I think it’s just been a really fun experience,” said Duane Chapman, Nation’s father.

Three months later, Nation is 7 years old. With the help of his parents, he’s sold more than 300 books online and created anti-bullying action films on YouTube. …”

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REVERE SCHOOL STANDS TALL AGAINST BULLYING

By Item Live on 06/09/2017

“…“There are few schools that stand out for their attitude where kids can safely learn,” said Rusty Sullivan, executive director of the Sports Museum, author of the Boston vs. Bullies program. 

The effort is funded by the Highland Street Foundation, a Newton nonprofit whose mission it to help children and families, and New Balance, the Boston athletic footwear company. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.itemlive.com/news/revere-school-stands-tall-against-bullying/

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Curbing intimate partner abuse among teenagers

By British Psychological Society on 06/13/2017

“…The two researchers surveyed 265 young people of both sexes aged between 11 and 17 who attended the same secondary school in Cambridgeshire. A range of established psychological measures were used, along with researcher generated questions about teenage experiences of abuse and exposure to social media and gaming. …”

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The warning signs of elder abuse

By Daily Bulldog 06/13/17

“…Recognizing the signs of abuse or exploitation is hard, especially when the person you’re concerned about is a senior citizen in your community. Do you have an elderly relative, friend, neighbor or even customer that you fear is being abused or exploited? Maybe you have just noticed some changes in an elder’s routine or behavior that seem unusual or concerning, but aren’t sure what to do. …”

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This Gay Man Breaks the Silence on His Domestic Abuse Horror Story

By Advocate on 06/01/2017

“…As we begin the Pride season I feel a sense of peace and serenity, reflecting on my journey. I am grateful to be a thriving out gay man living in the city of Chicago, my home since birth. I haven’t always felt this way. In fact, I never thought I’d live to see my 30s, let alone live into my 50s. I’m a survivor of child sexual assault. I am also a survivor of domestic abuse. I experienced mental abuse in my relationship with my second wife. After I came out as gay, I endured relentless mental and physical abuse at the hands of a male partner. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2017/6/01/gay-man-breaks-silence-his-domestic-abuse-horror-story

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Tammany GOP commends move to protect LGBT victims of domestic violence

By Nola on 06/05/2017

“…Once Gov. John Bel Edwards signs the law, police, prosecutors and judges will be able to extend the same protections and penalties to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence regardless of the sex of the victim, the RPEC said in a news release. …”

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