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Domestic violence study shows ‘lot of room for work,’ Alberta cabinet minister says

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. …”

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Dispatches: “Who Can Save Me?” – Domestic Violence and Disability

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. …”

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Advocates concerned over bill that would make domestic violence treatment optional

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.”…”

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Officer’s death highlights need for domestic violence focus, advocates say

By The Jamestown Sun 02/29/2016

“… Those factors make domestic violence calls one of—if not the most—dangerous situations to which law enforcement officers respond, and the sheer number of calls amps up the danger factor even more. …”

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Robin Huebner Reports: Officer’s death highlights need for domestic violence focus, advocates say

By In Forum 02/28/2016

“… The shooting death of Fargo police officer Jason Moszer after he and others responded to a domestic disturbance Feb. 10 drives home the fact that domestic violence affects the entire community — not just those involved, according to police, prosecutors, judges and victim advocates. …”

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‘I was covered in blood from her punches’: Male victims of domestic abuse speak out

By Scotsman 02/28/2016

“… “Domestic violence against men is still very much taboo or perceived as a joke but it’s no laughing matter for the victim,” said Myles on ITV’s This Morning programme. …”

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Bill calls for prohibiting victims of domestic violence from contacting their abusers – See more at: http://www.unionleader.com/Bill-calls-for-prohibiting-victims-of-domestic-violence-from-contacting-their-abusers#sthash.i282OJ0v.B9ILN2Zp.dpuf

By Union Leader  03/01/2016

“… “If one party in a relationship files a domestic violence (petition) against the other party,” said bill co-sponsor Rep. John Burt, R-Goffstown, “the person should have no other contact with the other person.” …”

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Domestic Violence Solutions Announces Updated Services to Accomodate Male Victims

By Noozhawk 02/26/2016

“… Domestic Violence Solutions shelters now have the capability to provide full-time shelter support for up to 45 days for male victims of domestic violence. Client support programs and services have been updated to accommodate men. …”

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Bring elder abuse into the light so we can help

By The Sydney Morning Herald 02/25/2016

“… The problem of elder abuse – physical, psychological and financial – isn’t immediately apparent unless you or your closest have endured it; unless you have worked in aged care and seen it. …”

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