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Group gets $350,000 grant to address elder abuse in Merced’s Among community

By Merced Sun-Star 02/02/2016

“… Healthy House of Merced has secured a $350,000 federal grant that will allow staff members to lead training on how to better address domestic violence within the county’s Southeast Asian communities. …”

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Stalking: Strong connections to sexual and domestic violence

By The Taos News 02/03/2016

“… According to the Center for Disease Control, one in six women and one in 19 men have been stalked in their lifetime. Over 90 percent of victims know their stalkers — most are current or former intimate partners. One study estimates one in seven victims are forced to move because of stalking. Most victims are young — between 18 and 24. …”

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The homeless plight of domestic violence victims: report

By The Sydney Morning Herald 02/03/2016

“… More than a third of the 520,000 Australians who sought help from homelessness services between 2011 and 2014, did so because of domestic violence, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. …”

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February marks start of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

By The Dunn County News 02/01/2016

“…According to loveisrespect.org, “One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner.” This adds up to nearly 1.5 million teenagers who experience dating abuse per year. …”

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