By HRW on 02/24/2017
“…Last year, we interviewed lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth from across Japan and what we heard was harrowing: harassment and violence were common, prompting some bullied kids to drop out of school. Our report shed light on the plight of this often-silenced minority, and how even well-intentioned teachers were ill-equipped to respond to cases of LGBT bullying. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/02/24/japan-moves-curb-lgbt-bullying
By health.usnews on 02/21/2017
“..As a professional counselor specializing in adolescence, I have worked with many youth who have been the victims of teen dating violence. I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact dating violence can have on a teen’s emotional, personal and social development. Teen dating violence has been linked to substance abuse, depression and suicidal thoughts. Whether the abuse is emotional or physical, one thing is certain: The scars can last a lifetime. …”
Read the entire article: http://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2017-02-21/teen-dating-violence-what-parents-and-teens-should-know
By CNBC ON 03/06/2017
“…A recent Metlife study showed that an estimated 3.2 million Americans were victimized by elder financial abuse in 2014. Seniors in the United States lose an estimated $2.9 billion each year to financial abuse. The average victim loses $30,000 in scams or abuse, and 1 in every 10 victims loses more than $100,000. …”
By Who.What.Why on 03/07/2017
“… Not a lot of people know this about shelters, according to Dianna Thompson, SAFE Executive Director:
“It is shocking that you’re pretty much out in the cold if you have a son,” Thompson said. “How is that helpful? And that boy is a victim, too — he’s been witnessing the violence. You’re excluding someone just because he is male? It’s wrong.”
Thompson has received letters from female domestic-violence victims who haven’t been able to escape from their abuser because they have a son who is not welcome in a shelter. …”
Read the entire article: http://whowhatwhy.org/2017/03/07/battered-men-hidden-hurt/
By Who.What.Why on 03/07/2017
“… Not a lot of people know this about shelters, according to Dianna Thompson, SAFE Executive Director:
“It is shocking that you’re pretty much out in the cold if you have a son,” Thompson said. “How is that helpful? And that boy is a victim, too — he’s been witnessing the violence. You’re excluding someone just because he is male? It’s wrong.”
Thompson has received letters from female domestic-violence victims who haven’t been able to escape from their abuser because they have a son who is not welcome in a shelter. …”
Read the entire article: http://whowhatwhy.org/2017/03/07/battered-men-hidden-hurt/
By Independent on 02/23/2017
“…The former glamour model – who has previously fought publicly for women’s rights – criticised Sweden for being “almost too progressive” in its legislation against sexual assault. She defended her friend, the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living in Ecuador’s embassy in London since 2012 to avoid extradition to the Scandinavian country. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pamela-anderson-campaign-men-raple-falsely-accused-julian-assange-charge-friendship-ecuador-a7595551.html
24/7 Wall St on 12/07/2016
“…About 10% of Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse, and in nearly 90% of the cases the abuse is perpetrated by a family member. The most common types of abuse are neglect, emotional/psychological abuse and financial abuse. …”
Read the entire article: http://247wallst.com/economy/2016/12/07/states-with-the-best-and-worst-elder-abuse-protection/
By WEBMD on 11/25/2016
“…”These findings indicate that the vast majority of victims of elder abuse pass through the emergency department without the problem being identified,” study senior author Dr. Timothy Platts-Mills, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine, said in a school news release. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20161125/elder-abuse-often-missed-in-er
By Lima Ohio on 12/05/2016
“…During the winter months of November through January, many people surround themselves with friends and family to celebrate the various holidays. Visits with elderly loved ones like parents, grandparents or special friends are times to be cherished — since for many of us, they don’t happen nearly often enough. …”
Read the entire article: https://limaohio.com/top-stories/217616/marianne-bradshaw-tips-to-look-out-for-elder-abuse
By Broadly on 11/29/2016
“…The survey was made available to members of Teaching Tolerance, a project of the SPLC that aims to diminish hate and prejudice in education and provide “equitable school experiences” to all young people. The survey was reportedly also distributed through a number of other national education organizations, including Facing History and Ourselves, Teaching for Change, Not in Our Schools, the American Federation of Teachers and Rethinking Schools. …”
Read the entire article: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/10000-educators-weigh-in-on-hate-and-bullying-in-schools-since-the-election
