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/
Help for Men Who are Being Abused
By Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., 01/21
“…If you’re a man in an abusive relationship, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Abuse of men happens far more often than you might expect—in both heterosexual and same sex relationships. It happens to men from all cultures and all walks of life, regardless of age or occupation. Figures suggest that as many as one in three victims of domestic violence are male. However, men are often reluctant to report abuse because they feel embarrassed, fear they won’t be believed, or are scared that their partner will take revenge.…”
Read the entire article: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/help-for-men-who-are-being-abused.htm
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
