By The Scotsman 02/10/2016
“… The inquiry, which could take up to four years, will cover allegations of abuse of children in formal institutional care including faith-based organisations, children’s homes and secure care as well as those in foster care, long-term hospital care and boarding schools. …”
By The Townsman 02/09/2016
“… Announced by the provincial government, the Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Child and Family Services will use the funding for it’s new ‘In the Spirit of Peace’ program, which incorporates experiential therapy, responsive methods and traditions with current therapeutic practice to help families impacted by domestic violence. …”
By The Times of San Diego
“… “We know that it will ‘take a village’ to make a difference,” said Jessica Yaffa, the Domestic Violence Council President. “This campaign is not just about educating our youth, it’s about getting the attention of parents, teachers, school boards, officials and community members to start a conversation about what healthy relationships should and can look like.” …”
Read the entire article:http://timesofsandiego.com/life/2016/02/08/chargers-join-effort-to-stop-teen-domestic-violence/
By NJ.com
“… A “victim of domestic violence” also includes any person, regardless of age, who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has a child, or with whom the victim anticipates having a child, if one of the parties is pregnant. “Victim of domestic violence” is also defined to include any person who has been subjected to domestic violence by a person with whom the victim has had a dating relationship. As set forth above, the Domestic Violence Prevention Act was drafted to cover a number of situations, including when the perpetrator is a spouse, significant other, live-in family member, or even a non-relative roommate. …”
By Take Part 02/06/2016
“… Because domestic violence is widely viewed as a women’s issue, federal funds are typically funneled to organizations that cater to female victims. But when that happens, some of the most marginalized communities are left with nowhere to turn in times of crisis. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.takepart.com/article/2016/02/06/lgbt-domestic-violence
By The Australian 02/06/2016
“… The reason is their different care needs, and unfortunately every attempt to resolve the situation has failed to find a compromise. Consequently, they can no longer live as a couple, which greatly impinges on their psychological and emotional welfare. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/columnists/angela-shanahan/neglected-elderly-rights-clash-with-growing-aged-care-industry/news-story/68101967b9383d7c1995cd1c20f3ecb3
By WTHITV 10 02/04/2016
“… According to the Council on Domestic Abuse, Domestic violence can be defined as “A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.” …”
Read the entire article: http://wthitv.com/2016/02/04/local-teens-and-coda-speak-out-during-national-teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention-month/
By 91.5 KJZZ 02/08/2016
“…Arizona lawmakers are scheduled to consider a bill about child abuse and neglect Monday afternoon. The legislation would limit what the state’s child welfare agency is required to investigate. …”
Read the entire article:http://kjzz.org/content/261369/arizona-lawmakers-consider-definition-child-abuse-and-neglect
By DNA 02/08/2016
“… Of the 56% of participants who reported using hallucinogens such as psilocybin or LSD, only 27% were arrested for later intimate partner violence, or IPV as opposed to 42% of the group who reported no hallucinogen use being arrested for IPV within seven years. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report-hallucinogens-may-protect-against-domestic-violence-study-2175254
By The Mornington Peninsula The News
“…“SOMEONE cries and asks for help” every time Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders chair Jeanette Lane and her group run an Elder Abuse Awareness Day. …”
Read the entire article: http://mpnews.com.au/2016/02/08/talks-to-help-elderly-abuse-victims/
