By World Health Organization, 06/15/2024
“…Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.
Read the entire article: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abuse-of-older-people
By Phila, 06/21/2024
“…unfortunately, people who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of sexual and intimate partner violence (IPV) throughout their lives. This is not because LGBTQ+ relationships are more violent or abusive than others. Rather, LGBTQ+ people, like people from other marginalized identities, experience violence and abuse at higher rates related to heightened vulnerability…”
Read the entire article: https://www.phila.gov/2024-06-21-creating-powerful-collaborations-for-safe-lgbtq-relationships/
By 21 Alive News, 05/13/2024
“…His parents say Sammy died by suicide on May 5. According to the family, he was being bullied up until the night he died. They way it started last year in elementary school and continues this year at Greenfield Intermediate School. What started as words, his family says it eventually turned physical…”
Read the entire article: https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/05/13/10-year-old-boy-dies-by-suicide-parents-blame-school/
By The Press-Enterprise, 06/02/2024
“…As the youngest of the baby boomers turn 60 this year, issues affecting the elderly are sure to become more prominent. One of the most pressing concerns for seniors is elder abuse. As many as 5 million older Americans experience abuse every year, according to the National Council on Aging…”
Read the entire article: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/06/02/yes-elder-abuse-can-land-you-in-prison-and-cost-thousands-in-fines/
By The Sector, 05/26/2024
“…May 28, for example, is LGBTQIA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day, which was inaugurated in Brisbane in 2020 by the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation. Recent findings suggest that Domestic Violence, in an LGBTQIA+ context, is more nuanced than in other sections of society…”
Read the entire article: https://thesector.com.au/2024/05/28/lgbtqia-domestic-violence-awareness-day-is-a-great-time-to-reflect-on-inclusion/
By The Sun, 05/31/2024
“…A MAN tormented over his appearance in a horrific campaign of abuse by his controlling girlfriend has slammed her soft sentence. Gareth Jones said he was “disappointed” after Sarah Rigby, 41, avoided jailand believes if she were a man, the outcome would be different…”
Read the entire article: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/28224025/man-abuse-controlling-girlfriend-soft-sentence/
By Rise and Shine, 05/13/2024
“…What is bullying? Bullying involves repeated physical or verbal aggression, threats, or social exclusion inflicted by one or more individuals. It can happen anywhere, including schools, online and even at home…”
Read the entire article: https://riseandshine.childrensnational.org/bullying-a-serious-threat-to-childrens-health/
By Independent, 05/09/2024
“…A male sexual abuse charity has seen a staggering 80 per cent increase in first-time callers since the release of Baby Reindeer. Manchester-based charity We Are Survivors offers support for men, including trans and non-binary individuals, who are survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation...”
Read the entire article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/baby-reindeer-charity-sexual-abuse-b2542342.html
By Mamamia, 03/28/2024
“…Sibling abuse is exactly what it sounds like, any type of abuse perpetrated by one sibling against another sibling (including step/half-sibling). It includes sexual, physical and emotional abuse and it can occur throughout all developmental stages and ages…”
Read the entire article: https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-sibling-abuse/
By Daily Progress, 04/07/2024
“…The elder and vulnerable adult abuse and neglect bill empowers multijurisdictional grand juries to investigate financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult as well as abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult…”
Read the entire article: https://dailyprogress.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/youngkin-general-assembly-legislation-vetoes-signings-elder-abuse/article_86b2d42c-1f09-5958-a627-d4b4d6c6233b.html
