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Older adults often overlooked, lack supports when fleeing domestic violence, advocate says

By Jennie Russell – CBC News 03/10/2020

“… There is no one profile or description that fits all victims of intimate partner violence, but Michele Markham says the public often envisions young women. She urges people to consider another demographic she says is often overlooked. …”

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Family Life | Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

By Evelyn Pajaron – Mindanao Times 03/05/2020

“… From these cases, we see that the child’s heart, the situation, and the parents play key roles in stoking or stopping sibling rivalry. So how does one prevent normal children fights from progressing to sibling bullying and full-blown sibling rivalry? …”

Read the entire article: https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/2020/03/06/family-life-dealing-with-sibling-rivalry/

 

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How the new DeVos rules on sexual assault will shock schools — and students

By Politico 03/06/2020

“… The final Title IX rule, anticipated to arrive this month, will invite fury: DeVos has said every survivor must be taken seriously — but also that the accused can’t be presumed guilty. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/06/betsy-devos-school-sexual-assault-rules-122401?fbclid=IwAR0rXz5bw87uMNZJ_jIZZhWlri-mlrHAfyfLN22HxawYc3fPzT3fbOS7QZM

 

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‘Domestic violence against men is real’: Woman walks free from court after car she was driving hit and killed her boyfriend – leaving his shattered mother weeping in rage

By Nic White – Daily Mail 03/01/2020

“… The grieving mother of a young dad killed when he was struck by a car in mysterious circumstances claims courts don’t take domestic violence against men seriously. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8061529/Jari-Wise-hit-killed-car-Huonville-south-Hobart.html

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LGBT leaders take on elder abuse

By Tim Redmond – 48 Hills 03/03/2020

“… he National Center on Elder Abuse reports that one in every 10 seniors is a victim of elder abuse, and although there is no definitive data on the rate of abuse in the LGBT community, those elders “may be at greater risk due to factors such as isolation, health issues, and historical trauma,” a press release from Tom Ammiano and Tim Wolfred notes. …”

Read the entire articlehttps://48hills.org/2020/03/lgbt-leaders-take-on-elder-abuse/

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Dad of local suicide victim pushes lawmakers to mandate school bullying investigations

By Michael Konopasek – FOX31 Denver 03/04/2020

“…  A father who lost his teenage son to suicide says change is needed to help save lives. Jack Padilla was a freshman at Cherry Creek High School when he took his own life in February 2019. Jack’s dad, Rick Padilla, says bullying led to his son’s depression and death. …”

Read the entire article: https://kdvr.com/news/politics/dad-of-local-suicide-victim-pushes-lawmakers-to-mandate-school-bullying-investigations/

 

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Wife Claimed Husband Died After Fall from Boat — But Police Say She May Have Killed Him with Benadryl

By Greg Hanlon – People 02/28/2020

“… An Idaho woman who claimed her husband died after falling from his boat into a lake in 2018 is now charged with murder after his autopsy found a lethal dose of Benadryl. …”

Read the entire article: https://people.com/crime/wife-claimed-husband-died-fall-boat-police-say-killed-benadryl/

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California Brothers With Moving Company Help Domestic Violence Victims Flee Their Homes

By Julia Banum – Unilad 03/05/2020

“… A full 23 years on and the business has flourished into something much bigger, and it is now a vital lifeline for those looking to escape abusive relationships. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/california-brothers-with-moving-company-help-domestic-violence-victims-flee-their-homes/

 

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