Dating Violence Presentation by Elizabeth Crawford for the Narragansett Regional School District
If you are interested in “Stop Abuse for Everyone” speaking at your school in-service, event, or community night please contact us.
Phone: (661) 829-6848
Email: director@stopabuseforeveryone.org
By EurekAlert 06/09/2016
“Toronto, ON – A new study by the University of Toronto (U of T), found the lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among adults who had been exposed to chronic parental domestic violence during childhood was 17.3% compared to 2.3% among those without this childhood adversity. …”
Read the entire article at: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-06/uot-lfb060916.php
By BBC 06/09/2016
“The first north Wales refuge for men fleeing domestic abuse has opened in Flintshire.
It is only the second men’s refuge to open in Wales, with the other in Monmouthshire.
The two-bed, £35,000 pilot facility will open for 12 months initially.
As well as emergency safe accommodation, men will be able to access legal advice, specialist counselling and therapeutic group work.
The project, run by the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU), was created in “direct response” to victims. …”
Read the entire article at: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-36487791
By KJRH.com 06/09/2016
“WAGONER, Okla.- Five days after being found in deplorable conditions, one elderly man is finally starting to recover.
Robert Sloan was found inside his home with more than 30 animals and covered in feces, unable to take care of himself.
His son, Michael Sloan, 58, was arrested not long after on complaints of elderly abuse and animal cruelty.
After being taken to a hospital, Robert Sloan is in a nursing home and is in good spirits and health. Fortunately, the dogs and cats he was found with are also on the mend. …”
Read the entire article at: http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/wagoner-man-arrested-on-elderly-abuse-animal-hoarding-complaints
Dati has appeared on WGN News with Larry Potash; ABC News with John Garcia; NBC News with Dick Johnson, ABC 7 Windy City Live with Val Warner. Additionally, he has been interviewed by Sarah LeTrent from CNN ; by Naomi Nix from Chicago Tribune; by Mike Thomas from Chicago SunTimes; and by Carrie Maxwell from Windy City Media Group. He is frequently invited to be a guest speaker on radio shows such as DTalk Radio Show hosted by Denise Brown; eHealth Radio Network hosted by Eric Michaels; and blogtalkradio hosted by Laurie Smith.
Dati’s book “I AM ME” was published in 2014. It chronicles his life of abuse commencing with the rape by John Wayne Gacy as a nine year old KIRKUS describes “I AM ME” as a “riveting, heart-wrenching chronicle of one man’s journey from victim to survivor.” It is an intense story that could empower other survivors.
By News4SA.com 06/08/2016
“BEXAR COUNTY – A 78-year-old man facing charges accused of assaulting an elderly family member.
The latest case in what some say is the city’s upward trend in domestic violence cases among senior citizens.
Darian Trotter has more in this Crime Tracker Report.
“Domestic violence is something that affects all ages,” said Bexar County Sheriff’s Spokesman James Keith.
It’s one of the most unusual cases of domestic violence reported in Bexar County.
Both the victim and alleged aggressor are seniors. …”
Read the entire article at: http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/domestic-violence-among-elderly
By Metro 06/08/2016
“If we asked you to picture a domestic abuser, what do they look like?
And, more importantly, what gender are they?
Society still follows an outdated narrative of domestic abuse, based on pejorative terms like ‘wife beater’ and ‘battered wife’.
There are two main things wrong with these phrases – they assume that all abuse is violent, and that all victims are women.
Read the entire article at: http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/08/domestic-abuse-against-men-know-the-signs-5931125/#
By Great Falls Tribune 05/07/2016
“…She said the crisis nursery would provide up to 72 hours of emergency and respite relief for adults in various situations — a parent suffering extreme stress, a mother going to a job interview, or an adult raising three children who “just can’t handle it anymore.” Infants and toddlers are particularly susceptible to physical assaults and parental neglect. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/opinion/tribune-editorials/2016/05/07/crisis-nursery-support-solid-step-prevent-child-abuse/84090050/
By TIme 05/09/2016
“…Unfortunately, many older Americans have no idea that they’ve been victimized, since the odds of cognitive decline and dementia accelerate when you reach your 80s and 90s. Often, the older person is embarrassed to report that a son or daughter has taken money from them, or they may even fear harm from the family member. …”
Read the entire article: http://time.com/money/4320877/sumner-redstone-retirement-elder-abuse-protect/
By FOX 25 05/09/2016
“…”The federal government has an interest here. Protecting the taxpayers’ dollars and making sure that the rules that go along with getting the federal dollars are enforced.”
FOX25 checked with Snapchat. A company spokesman said the incidents violate both their community guidelines and terms of services and the app has a tool for Snapchat users to report violations. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.myfoxboston.com/news/fox25-investigates-elder-abuse-at-nursing-homes-through-social-media/269606244
