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Daughter’s loss inspires shelter for male domestic abuse victims

By Times of Malta 10/25/2020
"… The plan is to provide a temporary home for abused men who are often ashamed to speak up, feel they have no one to turn to and are scared they will lose custody of their children. …"
 

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Domestic abuse reports from men rise 544 during lockdown in Kent

By Sophie Bird – Kent Online 10/26/2020
"… According to figures released by Kent Police, a total of 4,520 domestic abuse reports from men were made to the force during the peak of lockdown between March and August – 544 more than the same time period last year. …"
 

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Childhood Intrafamilial Aggression, Peer Bullying Linked to Adult Depression

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?” …"

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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. …"
 

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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.  …”

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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. …"
 

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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. …”
 

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