Intimate partner violence runs prevalent in LGBTQ community, local organization says

Written by SAFE on June 15, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By WTKR 05/11/2021

"…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

Male survivors of sexual assault and abuse

Written by SAFE on June 15, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Taos News 05/19/2021

"… 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

Joan Dunham’s newly released “Sibling Rivalry” is a sweet children’s tale that carries an important message of the dangers of siblings bullying one another

Written by SAFE on June 8, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By PR Web 06/01/2021

"…Matching an important lesson with adorable characters, Dunham hopes to encourage parents, guardians, and educators to be on the look out for any type of bullying behavior and openly discuss the issue with the little ones in their charge…."

Read the entire article: https://www.prweb.com/releases/joan_dunhams_newly_released_sibling_rivalry_is_a_sweet_childrens_tale_that_carries_an_important_message_of_the_dangers_of_siblings_bullying_one_another/prweb17967404.htm

Male Teachers Wear Skirts in Solidarity with Student Bullied for Fashion Choices

Written by SAFE on June 8, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Newsweek 06/08/2021

"…Two male teachers decided to start wearing skirts to school in an effort to end bullying and encourage students to express themselves freely with what they wear…"

Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/male-teachers-wear-skirts-solidarity-student-bullied-fashion-choices-1598657

We can all help prevent elder abuse

Written by SAFE on June 8, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Wicked Local 06/08/2021

"…Elder abuse encompasses more than physical or verbal abuse. It includes financial exploitation, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Self-neglect is also included; this is the term used when an older adult is unable, or unwilling, to care for themselves in areas of hygiene, nutrition and overall health…"

Read the entire article: https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/journal-news-independent/2021/06/08/opinion-column-awareness-key-preventing-elder-abuse/7600692002/

North Texas Shelter Provides One-of-a-Kind Protection for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Written by SAFE on June 8, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By NBC 06/03/2021

"…Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases related to domestic violence soared. Tarrant County’s Safe Haven said the number of intimate partner homicide victims doubled in 2020. And though many of those involve women, a growing number of domestic violence victims are men…"

Read the entire article: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-shelter-provides-one-of-a-kind-protection-for-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse/2648904/

Abused Offers Personal Insight into Why Young Male Athletes Don’t Report Abuse – and the True Cost of that Silence

Written by SAFE on June 8, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Finance Yahoo 06/01/2021

"…1 in 6 males have been sexually abused, but this number is likely higher in sports since males are reluctant to report. Research indicates reported cases of male athletes are higher in Canada, Germany, and Sweden; research on U.S. male athletes is still lacking…"

Read the entire article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/abused-offers-personal-insight-why-173500663.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Written by SAFE on June 2, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Lexology 05/03/2021

"…Workplace bullying and harassment is usually a repeated pattern of negative behaviour aimed at a specific person or group. It can also occur however, in isolated, single incidents. The pattern of behaviour is usually intended to intimidate, offend, degrade or humiliate…"

Read the entire article: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=253d0745-9844-4073-aee0-214f30224476

Elder Abuse Awareness Month highlights need for community support, intervention

Written by SAFE on June 2, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Carolina Coast Online 06/01/2021

"…Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. The abuse can come in many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, neglect or financial…"

Read the entire article: https://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/article_3b4d0c44-c2e5-11eb-8b76-7fdf2eac1879.html

Take the Bull by the Horns with Bullying

Written by SAFE on June 2, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Newberry Observer 05/29/2021

"…Many times you can see bullying between siblings in the home. Siblings often bully each other, and it takes a careful eye to catch and see it. When you see your children bullying, stop it immediately. Teach them how their actions are harming their sibling…"

Read the entire article: https://www.newberryobserver.com/opinion/columns/34311/take-the-bull-by-the-horns-with-bullying

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