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Testimony set to begin in woman’s sexual abuse trial 
By Tommy Witherspoon, 10/19/21

“…Aerial Monique Simon is charged in Waco’s 19th State District Court with one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child and one count of indecency with a child by contact…”

Read the entire article: https://wacotrib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/testimony-set-to-begin-in-womans-sexual-abuse-trial/article_5045ba8e-311b-11ec-8cc7-07d6f923543e.html 

Workplace Harassment In A Remote Office 
By HR Daily Advisor, 10/19/21

“…Workplace harassment could be sexual harassment, which most people recognize as a genuine office issue, but it can also include derogatory comments based on race, religion, gender, or other elements of diversity. Harassment can also include aggressive forms of otherwise appropriate, work-related communication, such as shouting at or belittling someone for perceived poor performance…”

Read the entire article: https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/human-resources/workplace-harassment-remote-office 

Sibling Bullying Carries Long-Term Mental Health Costs 
By Cara Murez, 10/01/21

“…Being a victim of sibling bullying, the perpetrator, or both had a long-term effect on both positive and negative late teenage mental health, the researchers found…” 

Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-10-01/sibling-bullying-carries-long-term-mental-health-costs 

Male domestic violence victims encouraged to seek help

By Joey Pellegrino, 10/13/21

“…He’s a victim turned survivor, and he credits the Shelter for Abused Women and Children’s InVEST program. The shelter first reached out to him when a police report involving him and his partner ended up on an advocate’s desk.

“I actually cried the first time on the phone, because that was the first time I thought someone could help me,” the man said. “I think the shelter helped me save what I had left that was going on in my life…."

Read the entire article: https://www.winknews.com/2021/10/13/male-domestic-violence-victims-encouraged-to-seek-help

Elder Abuse Is a Big Problem. State Regulators Want Advisors to Help Prevent It.

By Cheryl Winokur Munk, 09/29/21

“…A serious problem. Elder abuse affects up to five million older Americans every year, according to the National Council on Aging’s website. Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse in the U.S. and it’s often underreported, according to AARP.…”

Read the entire article: https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/elder-abuse-nasaa-financial-advisors-prevention-51632771211

‘That Is Just Inhumane’: Hidden Camera Captures Alleged Elder Abuse At Folsom Senior Living Facility

By Marlee Ginter, 09/28/21

“…“This is elder abuse. They harmed that woman to the point that she now is really suffering. It traumatized her so bad and a person with dementia like that. That is just inhumane,” Herman told CBS13.…”

Read the entire article: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/09/28/inhumane-hidden-camera-elder-abuse-brookdale

Male domestic abuse charity says calls to helpline have soared by 60% in one year

By Emma McMenamy, 09/26/21

“…A male domestic abuse charity has seen the number of men calling its helpline soar by a staggering 60% in a year. Men’s Aid Ireland gets up to 30 calls a day from men from all walks of life – including members of the Defence Forces and the Garda. CEO of the organisation, Kathrina Bentley, said the level of physical and mental abuse, and coercive control, they are hearing about is truly shocking..”

Read the entire article: https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/male-domestic-abuse-charity-says-25075153