By Scoop 03/13/2016
“… Black Ribbon New Zealand has sent a petition calling for open discussion about the level of support available to male victims of intimate partner violence to the Ministers for Justice and Social Development. …”
By WTOV9 03/12/2016
“… Local teens are working with a community activist to raise awareness about child abuse through a series of powerful videos. …”
Read the entire article: http://wtov9.com/news/local/weirton-teens-make-videos-against-child-abuse
By Dr. Phil 04/13/2016
“Your internal dialogue powerfully programs and shapes your self-concept. If you believe you are worthy and strong, you will live up to that truth. The following exercises will help to focus your habits and patterns and hopefully set you free of some of your negative internal dialogue: …”
Read the entire article: http://www.drphil.com/advice/eliminating-your-negative-internal-dialogue/
By My Yellow Knife Now 03/11/2016
“… The award is presented every March as part of National Social Work Month to people who make significant contributions in the field of social work. Fikowski was nominated by her peers for her 14 years of experience in the North, working as a frontline practitioner, educator and researcher. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.myyellowknifenow.com/12100/yellowknife-teacher-recognized-for-work-on-partner-violence/
By The Intelligencer 03/08/2016
“… “There are no federal or state laws prohibiting physical punishment,” said Dr. Maria McColgan, a child abuse pediatrician and director of the Child Protection Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. “We’ve outlawed assaults on people, animals, even prisoners. But we still hit children and call it discipline.” …”
Read the entire article: http://www.theintell.com/news/local/more-than-attend-bucks-crimes-against-children-conference/article_05481076-e55a-11e5-a749-47dfa98069dd.html
By Australian Ageing Agenda 03/09/2016
“… Over time, the elderly client’s health deteriorates and they require money for their care, however they find, much to their dismay, that there’s nothing left. Consequently, their quality of life is significantly reduced. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2016/03/09/its-time-for-a-new-national-conversation-on-elder-abuse/
By Metro 03/08/2016
“… The criminal defence lawyer, 51, was stabbed to death by wife Sharon at their home in Chorley, two months after the pair married in Las Vegas. Edwards, 42, has been jailed for life for his murder.
Read the entire article: http://metro.co.uk/2016/03/08/murder-of-david-edwards-tragic-proof-men-are-also-victims-of-domestic-abuse-5740418/#ixzz4300lmLk8
By Los Angeles Daily News 03/08/2016
“… The first openly gay Los Angeles police officer is due in court this morning to be arraigned on domestic violence charges. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20160308/lapds-1st-openly-gay-officer-faces-domestic-violence-charges
By The Gazette 03/08/2016
“…The Iowa House approved legislation mandating minimum sentences and risk assessments for people convicted of certain domestic violence crimes. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/iowa-house-approved-tougher-domestic-violence-penalties-20160308
By Herald Bullentin 03/09/2016
“… All three are real stories of people who sought help at some point from Alternatives, an emergency shelter and transitional home for victims of domestic abuse. But two of the victims are from members of the LGBTQ+ community. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/domestic-violence-shelter-is-ready-to-serve-all/article_89a53665-6e08-532f-b92c-452fd79d8735.html
