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
By Edmonton Journal 03/07/2016
“… The results were mixed. For example, 87 per cent of men, who were 18 and older, answered that when one partner tries to scare or control the other by threatening to hurt other family members, it can be considered a form of domestic violence. …”
Read the entire article: http://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/domestic-violence-study-shows-lot-of-room-for-work-alberta-cabinet-minister-says
By Human Rights Watch 03/08/2016
“… This is how Angela, a 20-year-old woman born with a physical disability, described her husband when I met her in northern Uganda some years ago. When Angela complained to authorities she was advised to stay with her husband. After four months of abuse, she left him. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.hrw.org/news/2016/03/08/dispatches-who-can-save-me-domestic-violence-and-disability
By The Salt Lake Tribune 03/04/2016
“…”It’s one tiny word,” said Jenn Oxborrow, executive director of the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, “from ‘shall’ to ‘may,’ which means that treatment would become optional. It’s a huge thing.”…”
Read the entire article: http://www.sltrib.com/news/3616659-155/advocates-concerned-over-bill-that-would
