“ …‘Usually it’s one in three or one in four women, and one in six men, and one in two LGBTQ’ said executive director for End Violent Encounters, also known as EVE, Brigitte Gurden. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.wlns.com/news/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-advocates-survivors-and-more-come-to-capitol-for-rally/

 

“… October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a campaign to prevent the problem and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/october-is-national-bullying-awareness-prevention-month/285-8c240c0e-ec76-40cb-847b-972ae421222a

“… Only 1-in-14 cases of elder abuse ever get reported to the authorities because victims are usually too afraid, too embarrassed, too helpless or too trusting to call for help. …”

Read the entire article: https://tricountysentry.com/Article/Index/d56f0c90-eff6-43df-84e4-1d6135fe295e

 

 

“… These barriers include the survivors’ fears of outing themselves to friends and family who may not accept them, as well as fear of homophobia from the counselors they might go to for help. …"

Read the entire article: https://news.trust.org/item/20200930161635-tf0vm/ 
 

“… However, he said he discovered that as he tried to seek help and support to leave his abusive relationship, there were few or no resources available to him or others like him. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.caymancompass.com/2020/09/29/spotlight-on-male-domestic-abuse/

“… DeVos has been a strong proponent of the updated regulations, arguing that they protect the due process of both the accuser and the accused…”

Read the entire article: https://unewsonline.com/2020/09/department-of-education-title-ix-policy-changes-to-take-effect/

“… On the contrary, the remote workplace has already seen an uptick in cyberbullying and virtual harassment. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/employee-engagement/articles/virtual-harassment-in-the-workplace-how-bullying-and-misconduct-moves-online

“… It is critical to escalate awareness of this societal phenomenon such that assessment initiatives are implemented broadly within cancer care…”

Read the entire article: https://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/home/headlines/conference-coverage/ons-bridge-2020/a-closer-look-at-elder-abuse-in-cancer-care/

“… The findings of this study reinforce the urgent need for the General Assembly to update the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) to strengthen protections against financial exploitation of older adults. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/crime/department-of-aging-calls-for-needed-update-to-older-adults-protective-services-act/article_139a961c-f847-11ea-a27e-d3a738d179f8.html

 

“… There are rising concerns male victims of domestic violence in Australia are unable to access crucial support. And the coronavirus crisis may be making things worse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-01/male-victims-of-domestic-violence-shame-stigma-support/12495738?nw=0