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Signs of bullying parents should watch out for

Signs of bullying parents should watch out for

By Erica Greenway, August 31, 2021

“…Stephanie Newman, a Licensed Professional Counselor with Thriveworks in Virginia Beach, says bullying impacts kids much more than adults because their identities are still forming….”

Read the entire article: https://www.wtkr.com/news/signs-of-bullying-parents-should-watch-out-for

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State audit raises concerns about investigations of elder abuse in Connecticut

State audit raises concerns about investigations of elder abuse in Connecticut

By Dave Altimari, August 13, 2021

“…From 2016 to 2019, the number of state investigations into complaints of elder abuse increased by 29% — even while higher caseloads have kept state workers from visiting their clients as often as required, according to a new report….”

Read the entire article: https://www.courant.com/politics/hc-pol-elder-abuse-connecticut-20210813-aeczipo6ujcp5b4iaqzjx76hba-story.html

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More than 10% of older adults at risk of elder abuse

More than 10% of older adults at risk of elder abuse

by James Dean, Aug 17, 2021

“…More than 1 in 10 older adults in New York state – over 360,000 people – may become victims of elder mistreatment over the next decade, estimates a first-of-its-kind study by collaborators from Cornell and the University of Toronto…”

Read the entire article: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/08/more-10-older-adults-risk-elder-abuse

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Nursing home not at fault for sexual assault due to victim’s status as a male

By Iowa Capital Dispatch 06/09/2021
 
"…A judge has dismissed a fine against an Iowa nursing home for the sexual assault of a resident, stating the home could not have foreseen the attacker would go after a man rather than the women he previously preyed upon…"

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New Program Launched in BK for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault

By BK Reader 06/22/2021
 
"…A new project designed to empower and assist LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault navigate the criminal justice system by providing culturally competent and trauma-informed support has been launched in Brooklyn…"

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How Ohio failed hundreds of male athletes abused by OSU’s Dr. Richard Strauss

By News 5 Cleveland 06/24/2021
"… The survivors are mostly male athletes, including Olympians, UFC champions, and NFL players who allege they were groped, fondled, and even drugged and raped by Dr. Richard Strauss. OSU's own investigation revealed the school ignored complaints for years…"

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