Genesee County task force for elder abuse shares red flags for spotting possible abuse

By Michael Nafso, 09/15/21

“…My grandparents are all gone now, and you start to see some of these cases and how these victims have been treated by loved ones and family members. It really tugs on your heart strings,” Sergeant Jillian Macey said. Macey is the sergeant over the ‘GRACE’ team….”

Read the entire article: https://www.abc12.com/2021/09/16/genesee-county-task-force-elder-abuse-shares-red-flags-spotting-possible-abuse

More than 10% of older New Yorkers at risk of elder abuse
By Record Staff, 08/28/21

“…More than one in 10 older adults in New York state – more than 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://www.troyrecord.com/2021/08/28/more-than-10-of-older-new-yorkers-at-risk-of-elder-abuse

Coercive control: Male victims say they aren't believed

By Jenny Rees,,  August 17, 2021

“…He said everything from how he washed, to how he made a cup of tea or drove the car was criticised and controlled, leaving him with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…”

Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-58233300

Bullying, Interrupted

By Gianna Cacciatore, August 30, 2021

“…Despite early fears that a move to remote learning during the pandemic would see an increase in cyberbullying, a new study co-authored by alum Andrew Bacher-Hicks suggests the opposite could be true….”

Read the entire article: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/21/08/bullying-interrupted

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

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

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

By Spectrum Local News 05/26/2021

"…New York state lawmakers on Wednesday gave final passage to a bill creating a nine-member commission to address cyberbullying in the state…" 

Read the entire article:  https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2021/05/26/lawmakers-approve-panel-to-study-cyberbullying-