By Wilmington Biz on 03/15/2017

“…While protective orders have traditionally been used to prevent domestic or familial violence, these same orders can protect elderly people from abuse, too. For example, a Domestic Violence Protective Order would protect an elderly person from abusive family members who have made verbal or physical threats against him or her in an attempt to obtain money. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/insights/andrew_olsen/protective_orders_tools_to_ward_against_elder_abuse/1559

By Radio Canada International on 03/20/2017

“…A new study suggests that people who experience physical or verbal violence in their teens are more likely to suffer abuse later on. Researchers at the University of Calgary studied young people from the ages of 12 to 18 to find out whether they experienced psychological aggression like yelling, insulting or threatening and physical aggression like pushing or having objects thrown at them. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2017/03/20/74181/

By Spokesman on 03/16/2017

“…“She has been harassed relentlessly almost daily since the beginning of last school year and nothing is getting better,” Goodnight told The Columbian. …”

By Real Clear Politics on 03/05/2017

“…An amended complaint filed in February in federal court in Connecticut by a recent graduate against Yale, Professor Post, and Senior Title IX Coordinator and Assistant Provost James Killheffer portrays a grimmer reality. If the claims it sets forth are true, Yale’s disciplinary procedures sanction abuse of power in the adjudication of charges of sexual misconduct. …”

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http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2017/03/05/yale_lawsuit_spotlights_title_ix_sexual_assault_hysteria_133256.html

By Times of Malta on 03/20/17

“…“I helped men who were abused at home, and they begged me to keep it secret. Of course, the service is fully confidential, but the fear of being labelled as a lesser man is too much for some so they decide not to come forward at all.” …”

Read the entire article: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170320/local/men-filing-300-reports-of-domestic-violence-a-year.642940

By Watchdog.org on 02/09/2017

“…“A key state lawmaker wants to limit the ability of Georgia’s public colleges to investigate and discipline alleged campus rapists,” wrote AJC’s Shannon McCaffrey on Jan. 16. …”

Read the entire article: http://watchdog.org/288049/due-process-bill-clears-first-hurdle-georgia/

By Florida Today on 02/28/2017

“…The red flags of dating violence are not always dramatic. Some examples are present in the Violence Wheel, also referred to as the Power & Control Wheel. The violence may occur through intimidation, emotional abuse, manipulation, coercion and threats, jealousy, economic abuse, through children or isolation. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.floridatoday.com/story/life/wellness/2017/02/28/preventing-teen-dating-abuse/98483260/

by usnewsonline on 03/01/2017

“…The bill would update current law that only recognizes violence between spouses, family members, those living together or family members for the purpose of seeking protective orders. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/ohio/articles/2017-03-01/ohio-bill-would-allow-protective-orders-for-dating-violence

By Observer News Online on 02/28/2017

“…Elder abuse is not commonly talked about. But just like child abuse, elder abuse is a problem that needs to be addressed.
There are several types of abuse, including neglect, financial/material exploitation, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.observernewsonline.com/content/elder-abuse-forgotten-problem

By Mirror on 02/28/3017

“…Most victims don’t like to complain. They are of that generation who’ve never complained. And so they’ve endured world wars and financial hardship, held down jobs and brought up families… only to be repaid with pain and terror in their final years. …”