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NC’s domestic violence law excludes LGBTQ survivors. That must change.

By Satana Deberry – Charlotte Observer 10/20/2021
"…Members of the LGBTQ community are disproportionately victims of violent crime and often face higher levels of domestic violence. Yet state law defines domestic violence according to the relationship between parties, including “persons of opposite-sex who are in a dating relationship or have been.”…"
 

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Power of attorney misuse is not simply a civil issue, it’s elder abuse

By Chunk Slemp – Roanoke 11/12/2021
"…According to the National Center on Aging, approximately one in ten Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some form of elder abuse. The term “elder abuse” includes crimes of violence, instances of neglect, and fraud or financial exploitation targeting incapacitated adults, vulnerable persons and senior citizens…"

 

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‘My son did not deserve this’ | Kentucky mom has message for everyone after son killed by wife

By Gabrielle Harmon – WHAS11 10/28/2021
"…A Breckinridge County family is speaking out after a man was killed by his wife, saying more people need to know men are victims of domestic violence too…"

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Meta’s latest transparency report details bullying on Facebook and Instagram

By News Chant USA, 11/09/2021

"… Facebook has shared new statistics on the quantity of bullying, hate speech and harassment on its platform. The new numbers, launched with the company’s latest quarterly transparency studies, come as Meta faces rising scrutiny over its skill to guard customers and implement its insurance policies adequately world wide…"

Read the entire article: https://us.newschant.com/technology/metas-latest-transparency-report-details-bullying-on-facebook-and-instagram/

 

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Sibling Bullying Leads To Mental Health Struggles Later In Life

 

By Ashley Wehrli – Moms 10/17/2021

"… When a sibling bullies another, parents can often shrug it off as just normal sibling arguments and bickering, but it can have lasting impacts on a child. According to Medical Xpress, a study was done that shows that sibling bullying is associated with poor mental health outcomes years later…"

Read the entire article: https://www.moms.com/sibling-bullying-leads-mental-health-struggles-later-life/

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University of Minnesota sued for cutting men’s gymnastics team to comply with Title IX

By The College Fix 10/04/2021

"…Mark Coyle, a named defendant and the school’s athletic director, told the gymnasts in September 2020 the sport would be eliminated alongside men’s indoor track and field and tennis. None of the women’s teams were slated for elimination…"

Read the entire article: https://www.thecollegefix.com/university-of-minnesota-sued-for-cutting-mens-gymnastics-team-to-comply-with-title-ix/

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85% of gay and bi male sexual assault victims say they wouldn’t report to police

By Jamie Windust – Gaytimes 07/22/2021

"…The main findings in the report highlight the frequency of sexual violence towards gay and bisexual men, with the majority of respondents detailing that they would not speak to the police after the incident due to fear of speaking out…"

Read the entire article: https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/life/85-of-gay-and-bi-male-sexual-assault-victims-say-they-wouldnt-report-to-police/

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Men can experience domestic violence, too

By Melinda Williams – Taos News 10/21/2021

"… We understand interpersonal violence can occur against males or females, and it comes in many forms: physical, verbal, sexual and emotional. We have seen that intimidation and coercion to exert power and control over an intimate partner or family member knows no gender identity, class, ethnicity or sexual orientation…"

Read the entire article: https://www.taosnews.com/opinion/columns/men-can-experience-domestic-violence-too/article_ced3f37d-86d5-5666-acc9-0964b3ba39e2.html

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French actor breaks silence on child sex abuse within church

French actor breaks silence on child sex abuse within church

By Sylvie Corbet, 10/11/21
 
“…For me, sexual relationships were marked in me as something forbidden. So it’s been very difficult for me to go through it, and I had to find very patient partners,” he said.
 
The play shows how the abuse affected his emotional and sexual life as an adult, making him sometimes grow aggressive or overreact to everyday worries — but also how it led him to be very protective towards children..…”
 
 

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