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Trainee police officer faced bullying and racism at work before death, father tells inquest

By Independent, 10/08/24

“…‘My sergeant used to bully me a lot, even if I do correct’. He was completely lost, really. “We loved him so much. The last days before he took his own life he mentioned, ‘I can’t take it, so much pressure on me. There’s no support from anywhere’.”…”

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New study to investigate abuse and mistreatment of older LGBT+ people

By Q News, 10/10/24

“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”

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Domestic and sexual abuse strategy launched.

By BBC, 09/25/24

“…The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy is not solely focused on women, it will attempt to tackle violence against men, children and young people, and intimate partner violence within the LGBTQ+ community. It will also look at issues affecting ethnic minority communities, and abuse suffered by older people and those with disabilities.

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Nursing assistant accused of stabbing man, 78, with fork at Fort Lauderdale rehab center


By Local 10, 08/30/24

“…Surveillance footage recorded at 8:13 p.m., 8:40 p.m., and 8:58 p.m. that day showed CNA Nerissa Betton “engaging in physically abusive behavior toward several patients,” according to the police report.In one video, Betton appeared to repeatedly strike and stab a 78-year-old man with her hands and a metal fork, inflicting wounds on his right leg and forehead that caused “profuse bleeding,” police said. …”

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Lessons from the playground: Preventing workplace bullying | Opinion

By Daily Journal of Commerce, 09/05/24

“… As time progressed, the desire to stay after school continued to drop, and his appearance looked disheveled, at best. My wife and I opted to volunteer at school and noticed signs of bullying happening to kids in his class. This discovery, and the lack of help received, led us to change schools. …”

Read the entire article: https://djcoregon.com/news/2024/09/05/lessons-from-the-playground-preventing-workplace-bullying-opinion/

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More focus needed on sexual violence against males in Sudan


By ISS Today, 09/05/24

“…Sexual violence against men in war is rife, but humanitarian and other responses, including much of the reporting on Sudan, focus on women and girls. Addressing the attacks on men and boys in Sudan is difficult due to a lack of data, stigma and shame. Existing laws and healthcare providers don’t recognise men as victims – despite evidence…”

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Tables Turned: Why Black Male IPV Victims Don’t Speak Up

By WordinBlack, 09/05/24

“…For generations, society saw men as the abusers in domestic-violence scenarios. But when Black women are violent towards their male partners, shame, embarrassment and complex views about Black masculinity often keep them from reporting it. …”

Read the entire article:  https://sacobserver.com/2024/09/tables-turned-why-black-male-ipv-victims-dont-speak-up/

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Higher Incidence of Abuse in Intimate Relationships Involving Women Compared to Male-Only Partnerships

By Gilmore Heath News, 07/15/2024


“…Approximately 17-45% of lesbians affirm having been on the receiving end of domestic violence perpetrated by a lesbian partner. On the other hand, compared to gay relationships, they experience a lower incidence of domestic violence as evidenced by a 26% prevalence rate…”


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World Senior Citizens Day 2024: Top investment options curated for seniors

By Business Standard, 08/21/24

“…Today, the world is celebrating World Senior Citizens Day 2024, which is observed every year on August 21. This day aims to raise awareness of the issues being faced by older adults like health deterioration and elder abuse. It is also celebrated to acknowledge their contributions towards society. …”

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Are schools liable when a bullied student dies by suicide? This expert explains how the law sees it

By KJZZ, 08/21/24

“…So a school district has a duty to protect their students and provide a safe environment. So, in other words, when your kid goes to kindergarten, we don’t expect the school to give them lead-based crayons because they could eat them and get poisoned. And if a school district fails in that duty and is negligent, then you, a parent, could bring an action for damages against the school district. …”

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