By Mirror 01/25/2016
“… Nationwide, the majority of fatal domestic abuse cases are killings by current or former partners, including heterosexual and homosexual couples. But the figures also include family members such as siblings and parents – in accordance with the government’s definition of domestic abuse. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/theres-one-area-britain-domestic-7242047
By University at Buffalo 01/25/2016
“… In search of a less expensive, yet effective, form of therapy, a new study led by University at Buffalo behavioral health researcher Ellen Volpe will investigate the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy (NET) at treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse among adolescents who have experienced multiple traumas. …”
By Metro 01/25/2016
“… Male victims of domestic violence are being urged to report their suffering following a rise in the number of men killed by women in the home. …”
Read the entire article: http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/25/there-are-parts-of-britain-where-more-men-are-killed-by-women-in-domestic-violence-5643040/#ixzz3yN0hRLrq
By The Sheridan Press 01/23/2016
“… No one should simply shake their head and sadly lament the horrific story of child neglect that has rocked our community this past week. Instead of passive despair, let this tragic incident serve as a galvanizing call to action for us all to commit to ending child neglect abuse and securing the safety and future of every child in Sheridan County. …”
Read the entire article: http://thesheridanpress.com/?p=47817
By BBC News 01/25/2016
“… Nationally, the number of women killed through domestic violence is more than double that of men.
But in Cornwall men made up four out of the five most recent victims. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-34696595
By Reuters 01/22/2016
“… Maltreatment and abuse have important effects on the health, quality of life and even the lifespan of elderly people, but there is very little evidence on ways to stop it, according to a new research review. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-elderly-maltreatment-idUSKCN0V02MU
By The Dallas Morning News 01/19/2016
“… Dallas family violence cases increased by 7 percent last year. But the most stark rise at one local shelter was in the number of battered men needing a temporary place to stay. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20160119-family-place-planning-one-of-nations-first-shelters-for-battered-men.ece
By Wallowa County Chieftain
“… That’s important because felony domestic abuse cases often are pleaded down to misdemeanors when victims decide not to testify, limiting the evidence available to prosecutors as they seek felony charges. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.wallowa.com/local_news/20160119/new-laws-help-put-teeth-in-domestic-violence-prevention
By Hamptons.com
“… This year, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is presenting the #ICanDoSomething awareness campaign to highlight February, which is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. To help spread the word about the initiative, OPDV is inviting students ages 14 to 18 throughout New York State to create their own original video, limited to one minute or less in length, that portrays one or more values of a healthy relationship. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.hamptons.com/Community/Community-News/21668/ICanDoSomething-Campaign-Challenges-Tech-Savvy.html#.VrD9VcfFui5
SAFE Speaker — Dr. Ed Stephens will be speaking at Iona College in New York on February 9th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. est on “Dating Violence”
His presentation is part of the SAFE Educational Series to stop abuse for everyone.
