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By Sheila Jacobs – Psychiatry Advisory 09/30/2020
"… Similarly, sibling aggression was identified with the following question: “When you were growing up, did your siblings ever hit you? Was that never, rarely, sometimes, or often?” …"
Cyber-bullying leaves a permanent footprint
By Heather Kelly – KLS 10/19/2020
"… October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Mental health experts say online abuse can have longer-lasting effects than in-person bullying. …"
Read the entire article: https://kslnewsradio.com/ 1935213/cyber-bullying-leaves- a-permanent-footprint/
Dept. of Aging needs survey responders to help understand elder abuse in Utah
By KSL 10/17/2020
"… Among the most silent—and consistently preyed upon—victims are the elderly and vulnerable adult populations. In Utah, financial exploitation is the most commonly reported form of abuse for this group and caregiver neglect is the second most alleged form. …"
Read the entire article: https://www.ksl.com/article/ 50031020/dept-of-aging-needs- survey-responders-to-help- understand-elder-abuse-in-utah
Drive to cut LGBTQ domestic violence and abuse
By Royal Gazette 10/16/2020
"… LGBTQ people were yesterday urged to seek help if they became victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence at the hands of partners. …"
Read the entire article: https://www.royalgazette.com/ campaigns/news/article/ 20201016/drive-to-cut-lgbtq- domestic-violence-and-abuse/
Domestic violence crosses gender lines
By Tom Kerr 10/15/2020
“… According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one of the most under-reported crimes in America is spousal abuse, particularly female on male domestic violence. …”
Letter: Elder abuse is on the rise
By Jerald Helland – Daily Chronicle 10/10/2020
“… Elder abuse is on the rise in America and individuals living with dementia are particularly susceptible. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as many as 62% of the 5.8 million Americans living with dementia experience psychological abuse, and as many as one-fourth have been physically abused. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.daily-chronicle. com/2020/09/23/letter-elder- abuse-is-on-the-rise/a9hlnxi/
National Bullying Prevention Month: Common signs and symptoms among students
By Kellie Miller – WTVY 10/13/2020
“…October is national bullying prevention month! Schools, communities and organizations across the nation are encouraged to raise awareness and help children of all ages understand the consequences of bullying. …"
Read the entire article: https://www.wtvy.com/2020/10/ 13/national-bullying- prevention-month-common-signs- and-symptoms-among-students/
Why domestic violence in LGBTQ communities could result in victims becoming revictimized
By Stephanie Gaines-Bryant – WTOP 10/12/2020
“… When police arrive at the scene of a domestic violence call involving two gay men, though, in many instances, law enforcement has a hard time identifying the primary aggressor. …”
Read the entire article: https://wtop.com/lifestyle/ 2020/10/why-domestic-violence- in-lgbtq-communities-could- result-in-victims-becoming- revictimized/
Men encouraged to speak out about domestic abuse
By Fiona McWhirter -The Royal Gazette 10/09/2020
"… Tina Laws also highlighted the need for family and friends to show their support to sufferers of both sexes as she marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is marked in the United States every October. …"
Read the entire article: https://www.royalgazette.com/ other/news/article/20201009/ men-encouraged-to-speak-out- about-domestic-abuse/
Resources available in the Treasure Valley for male victims of domestic violence
By Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB 10/08/2020
"… One in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner and one in seven men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. …"
Read the entire article: https://www.ktvb.com/article/ news/health/mental-health/ hello-idaho/domestic-violence- male-awareness-month-abuse- resources-help-relationships/ 277-76b887da-b02d-4971-aed5- 61e860ffbfee