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Male victims of domestic violence are being failed by the system

By Independent on 03/13/2017

“…Men who find themselves as victims of domestic violence are often viewed by and made to feel emasculated and weak. We are told to fight back and ridiculed for “accepting” or “allowing” the abuse. Many people don’t know how to approach the conversation for fear of adding insult to literal injury, or because they simply don’t believe a man can be a victim of domestic violence. …”

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How to protect yourself as an elder

By Social Justice Solutions on 03/10/2017

“…Unfortunately, sometimes no amount of precautions can halt personal attacks, but if you are one of the unlucky few who have found themselves subject to abuse, contact law firms like Garcia Law who are specialist Elderly Abuse Attorney Los Angeles and promise to help you win your case to the best possible outcome. …”

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Protective Orders: Tools To Ward Against Elder Abuse

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. …”

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Teens experiencing dating violence face more risk later

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/

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Yale Lawsuit Spotlights Title IX, Sexual Assault ‘Hysteria’

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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Men filing 300 reports of domestic violence a year

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.” …”

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Preventing teen dating abuse

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. …”

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Ohio Bill Would Allow Protective Orders for Dating Violence

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

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