Savvy Senior – How to Recognize and Stop Elder Abuse in the COVID Era

Written by SAFE on October 5, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By Tri-County Sentry 10/01/20

“… 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

OPINION: Why people don’t report cases of LGBT+ sexual assault

Written by SAFE on October 5, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By J L Russell — Thomson Reuters Foundation News 09/30/2020

“… 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/

Spotlight on male domestic abuse

Written by SAFE on October 5, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By Reshma Ragooonath – Cayman Compass 09/29/20

“… 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/

Department of Education Title IX Policy Changes To Take Effect

Written by SAFE on September 23, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By Conor Dorn – The University News 09/14/2020

“… 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/

Virtual Harassment in the Workplace: How Bullying and Misconduct Moves Online

Written by SAFE on September 23, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By David Rice – HR Exchange Network 09/14/2020

“… 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

Recognizing Elder Abuse in Cancer Care

Written by SAFE on September 23, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By Susan Moench – Oncology Nurse Advisor 09/15/2020

“… 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/

Department of Aging calls for needed update to Older Adults Protective Services Act

Written by SAFE on September 23, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By NCPA 09/21/2020

“… 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

Men with nowhere to turn

Written by SAFE on September 23, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By Haylee Gleeson – ABC News 08/31/2020

“… 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

Elder Abuse: Groundbreaking Research Identifies Suspicious Injury Patterns

Written by SAFE on August 18, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By Health Leaders 08/14/2020

“… Elder abuse is difficult to identify, but recent research shows injury patterns that are indicative of elder abuse rather than unintentional injury. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/clinical-care/elder-abuse-groundbreaking-research-identifies-suspicious-injury-patterns

‘Mask Bullying’ Is a Thing & Parents Have To Worry About It With Kids Going Back to School

Written by SAFE on August 18, 2020. Posted in News Articles

By CafeMom 08/18/2020

“… Experts with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now fear that “/mask bullying” will be a trend in schools throughout the country if districts do not mandate mask-wearing policies. The consequences of that peer pressure could be devastating. …”

Read the entire article: https://thestir.cafemom.com/parenting_news/226707/mask-bullying-worries-parents-experts-cdc-warns

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