By Gillette News Record on 04/13/2017
“…“Elder abuse, like other domestic violence, tends to be hidden. The old generation is particularly secretive about airing dirty laundry, so they are not as likely to call police, obtain protective orders, seek shelter, etc.,” said Sonia Lynne Salari, associate professor of family and consumer studies at the University of Utah. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.gillettenewsrecord.com/article_537d1eef-92e4-5ac4-8fef-1cc4ca42447c.html
By CBS Minnesota on 04/25/2017
“…Only 2 percent of those were investigated in person last year. And less than 10 percent of complaint allegations from the public had on-site investigations. That means the rest are handled without an investigator ever stepping foot into a facility. …”
Read the entire article: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/04/25/elder-abuse-neglect-reports/
By HuffPost on 04/11/2017
“…Behind this dramatic data are millions of gay and bi men. If same-sex domestic violence is reaching epidemic proportions, it’s also true that the response to it is wholly inadequate. The silence is deafening, both in terms of our literature, and the lack of funding and resources needed to protect men who suffer at the hands of their partners. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-silent-epidemic-helping-gbt-men-speak-out-about_us_58ec019ce4b0ea028d568c23
By Charlotte Observer on 04/22/2017
“…Historically, domestic and sexual violence have been cast as women’s issues. Men perpetrate violence against women. In reality, people of all genders, gender identities and sexual orientations are victims (and perpetrators) of domestic and sexual violence. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article146042924.html
By My Northwest on 04/12/2017
“…But a new law just passed this week by the Washington state legislature is aiming to curb crime against what some call the ever-growing ranks of the aging known as the “Silver Tsunami.” …”
Read the entire article: http://mynorthwest.com/598720/washington-state-takes-new-steps-to-stem-epidemic-of-elder-abuse/
By Medical Xpress on 03/28/2017
“…The “domestic” element refers to abuse between people aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality. Men, women or transgender people in straight, gay or lesbian relationships can perpetrate or experience it. So does this mean domestic violence is gender neutral? Is gender irrelevant to prevention efforts and to responding to survivors’ needs? We do not think so. …”
Read the entire article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-03-gender-domestic-violence.html#jCp
By Broadwayworld on 04/25/2017
“…“I am so grateful to Denise Brown for giving me this platform to amplify the often invisible issue of domestic abuse impacting gay men, straight men and members of the LGBTQ community,” said Dati. “As a gay male survivor of domestic violence, I know first hand how the cycle of victimization can lead people into abusive relationships and how fear compels them to stay. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwbooks/article/Author-Anti-Violence-Advocate-and-Motivational-Speaker-Patrick-Dati-Teams-Up-With-Renowned-Domestic-Violence-Expert-Denise-Brown-to-Address-Domestic-Abuse-Impacting-Gay-20170425#
By HuffPost on 04/24/2017
“…“My point is that surely all these laws should be gender neutral. It shouldn’t matter whether the victim is a man or a woman or the perpetrator is a man or a woman. They should all be treated the same. Surely that’s the whole point of that everyone should be treated the same irrespective of their gender.” …”
Read the entire article: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/philip-davies-sophie-walker-shipley-general-election-2017_uk_58fdb27fe4b06b9cb917f3f8
By Mayo Clinic
“…Women aren’t the only victims of domestic violence. Understand the signs of domestic violence against men, and know how to get help. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence-against-men/art-20045149
By Reason on 04/24/2017
“…aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, specifically the section colloquially known as the Clery Act. In a press release announcing their “Campus Accountability and Safety Act” (CASA), the senators invoke the Title IX, the federal rule prohibiting sex-discrimination in education, and a need to place “higher incentives on all universities … to empower student survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.” …”
Read the entire article: http://reason.com/blog/2017/04/24/campus-accountability-and-safety-act
