By Clinical Advisor 08/04/2020
“… Men who were victims of IPV were more likely to believe that clinicians should ask questions about physical violence in their relationships. …”
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Dismantling The Myths Around Male Victims Of Domestic Violence
By Rojak Daily 08/03/2020
“… Rarely do we hear stories of men being at the brunt of domestic violence, that alone is part of the problem because as a society, we pass judgement to men who claim to be abused. Thus, cornering them into silence. As if it is impossible for men, as another fellow human being, to be violated. …”
Read the entire article: https://rojakdaily.com/
Elder abuse is on the rise and complicated by COVID-19
By Michelle T. Bernard – Lincoln Times-News 07/17/2020
“… Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation, according to the Council on Elder Abuse. That’s only part of the picture. Experts believe that for every case of elder abuse or neglect reported, as many as 23.5 cases go unreported. …”
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Is There a Connection Between Sibling and Workplace Bullying?
By Psych Central 07/07/2020
“… This article touches on the connection between sibling bullying and workplace or adult bullying. I hope it will offer you more insight and validation—and most importantly—guidance to prevent, intervene, or help repair your current situation. …”
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Thousands fall victim to domestic abuse during first month of lockdown
By Ben Eccleston – Coventry Live 07/11/2020
“… The shocking figures include almost 1,000 offences where the victim was male, with one domestic abuse survivor hoping the numbers will show men suffering at the hands of an abuser that they are not alone and can come forward. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.coventrytelegraph.
Figures reveal shocking extent of domestic abuse against men
By Federica Bedendo – News and Star 06/22/2020
“… Cumbria police wants to encourage men who are victims of domestic abuse to come forward, as the force secures the highest rate of such convictions in the country. …”
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Richard Gelles, scholar of family violence and child-welfare system, dies at 73
By Harrison Smith – The Washington Post 07/12/2020
“… Dr. Gelles conducted pioneering studies on family violence in the 1970s and later worked to shape public policy, notably helping draft the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997, considered the most significant change in federal child-welfare policy in nearly two decades. …”
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DeVos Action Strengthens Title IX
By Campus Security & Life Safety 06/30/2020
“… The new Title IX regulation holds schools accountable for failure to respond equitably and promptly to sexual misconduct incidents and ensures a more reliable adjudication process that is fair to all students. …”
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Covid-19 intensifies elder abuse globally as hospitals prioritise young
By Hannah Summers – The Guardian 06/30/2020
“… Discrimination against older people has been on the rise since the pandemic, according to the organisation. It has heard reports from many countries of older people left to die from Covid-19 as younger patients are prioritised – or simply refused treatment amid fears they would infect others. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/
Sibling Bullying Effects and Consequences
By Sherri Gordon – Very Well Family 03/04/2020
“… In fact, violence between siblings is one of the most common types of family violence. It occurs four to five times as often as child abuse. What’s more, about 30% of all children have been assaulted by a sibling. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.verywellfamily.