"…Barriers to accessing services increase the risk for undocumented people, people with disabilities, children, members of BIPOC communities who feel unsafe interacting with law enforcement, and LGBTQ people, particularly members of the trans community, who face difficulties accessing gender-appropriate shelter services…"

Read the entire article: https://www.courierherald.com/life/supporting-survivors-of-domestic-violence-during-covid-19-public-health-insider/

"…Sibling maltreatment is often overlooked because 'fighting' is considered common in siblings. But when does normal rivalry cross over into bullying?…"

Read the entire article: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/when-does-sibling-rivalry-turn-into-sibling-abuse/100190314

"…Every June 15, the Nation commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this video message, OVC Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt discusses OVC's efforts to ensure that victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation are connected with trauma-informed services and helpful resources that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims…"

Read the entire article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB1C6_qJsME

"…“I know that women and children do get abused in relationships. – I don’t want to take any help away from them. I just want to see more help available for males,” McPaike said…"

Read the entire article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/300334905/24-hours-around-hagley-park-advocate-walking-to-help-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse

By Inside Higher Ed 06/08/2021

"…On the first of five days of comment hearings, speakers advocated for and against changes to the Title IX regulations made by former secretary of education Betsy DeVos…"

Read the entire article: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/06/08/department-education-begins-title-ix-public-hearings

"…Twitter is working on a new feature that will make its users less susceptible to abuse, outrage mobs, and bullies by designing a way for users to “unmention” themselves in other people’s tweets…"

Read the entire article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90647254/twitter-is-working-on-unmentions-to-let-you-silence-bullies-and-outrage-mobs

 

"…World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations…"

Read the entire article: https://www.montrosepress.com/on-and-beyond-elder-abuse-is-a-human-rights-issue/article_5c7c3db4-cae1-11eb-8f83-6f2f29f77fc2.html

"…The Samaritan House says 26% of gay men, 37% of bisexual men will experience IPV in their lifetime. Forty-three percent of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women have also experienced IPV…"

Read the entire article: https://www.wtkr.com/news/ipv-or-intimate-partner-violence-runs-prevalent-in-lbgtq-community

 

"… One of the most under-reported crimes in the U.S. is sexual assault/abuse (SV) of boys and men. Whether because of shame, stigma or self-doubt, most unwanted sexual encounters are not reported – and often, the victims go without support and counseling…"

Read the entire article: https://www.taosnews.com/opinion/columns/male-survivors-of-sexual-assault-and-abuse/article_dbfcbc66-96de-5b71-9d37-8ee9bd404b15.html