To prevent bullying: Teachers, parents urged to ‘build strong bond’ with their students, children

Written by SAFE on June 26, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Merlina Hernando-Malipot – Manila Bulletin News 06/26/2019

“… Due to rising cases of violence and bullying against minors in the digital platform including social media, an international organization urged teachers and parents to “build strong bond” with their students and children. …”

Read the entire article: https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/06/26/to-prevent-bullying-teachers-parents-urged-to-build-strong-bond-with-their-students-children/

Mom claims 11-year-old son attempted suicide after bullying by teachers

Written by SAFE on June 18, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By KSNT.com 06/17/2019

“Attorney Michael Oppenheimer is representing four families that are suing Chicago Public Schools. He says an 11-year-old boy tried to kill himself in February after being bullied by students and teachers and now has severe brain damage and is unable to breathe on his own. The boy’s mother says her complaints were ignored.”

Read the entire article: https://www.ksnt.com/news/mom-claims-11-year-old-son-attempted-suicide-after-bullying-by-teachers/2081871466

Male victims of domestic violence often suffer in silence

Written by SAFE on June 18, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Health 24 06/16/2019

“… They found that fears of not being believed or being accused of abuse were factors in not seeking help. Embarrassment and feeling “less of a man” were reported to be other barriers. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.health24.com/Sex/Relationships/male-victims-of-domestic-violence-often-suffer-in-silence-20190613

Barriers to Safety: Domestic violence in the LGBT community

Written by SAFE on June 18, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Alexis Goree – Idaho News 06/11/2019

“… When it comes to domestic violence, statistics will tell you it does not discriminate. And in the LGBT community, abuse often goes unreported. …”

Read the entire article: https://idahonews.com/news/local/barriers-to-safety-domestic-violence-in-the-lgbt-community

The Bully in the Bunk Bed, When Aggression Goes Beyond Sibling Rivalry

Written by SAFE on June 18, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Kalah Siegel – Youth Today 06/11/2019

“… But now psychologists and youth professionals are also focusing on the bullying that can happen within families, between siblings, and finding that this phenomenon is surprisingly common and just as harmful, if not more. …”

Read the entire article: https://youthtoday.org/2019/06/the-bully-in-the-bunk-bed-when-aggression-goes-beyond-sibling-rivalry/

37% of Potential Elder Abuse Cases Aren’t Reported to Law Enforcement

Written by SAFE on June 18, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Amy Rock – Campus Safety 06/17/2019

“… Additionally, the report found state agencies often failed to report their findings to local law enforcement. In fact, Jarmon said in five states where nursing home inspectors did investigate and substantiate cases of abuse, “97% of those had not been reported to local law enforcement as required.” …”

Read the entire article: https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/hospital/dhh-elder-abuse-law-enforcement/

Bullying children who are overweight may lead to more weight gain, study finds

Written by SAFE on June 6, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Gabrielle Moreira – FOX 5 06/03/2019

“…researchers found that children who were bullied often gained an average of 0.44 pounds per year, …They also believed that bullying led to higher levels of stress, which causes the release of cortisol and that hormone can also lead to weight gain.” …”

Read the entire article: http://www.fox5dc.com/news/bullying-children-who-are-overweight-may-lead-to-more-weight-gain-study-finds

Tennessee DA under fire for saying he won’t enforce domestic violence law for gays

Written by SAFE on June 6, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Tim Fitzsimons – NBC News 06/04/2019

“…Chris Sanders, executive director of statewide LGBTQ group Tennessee Equality, encouraged Northcott to step down. “He should explore resigning from office at this point, because he has expressed very clearly that he will not apply the law equally, and we think that’s his duty,” Sanders said.” …”

Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/tennessee-da-under-fire-saying-he-won-t-enforce-domestic-n1013796

Waterford charity starts phone advice line for male victims of domestic abuse

Written by SAFE on June 6, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Waterford Live 05/22/2019

“… A Waterford-based charity working on a national level to better the lives of men and bring about societal change has launched a new support service. The Men’s Development Network phone advice line helps male victims of domestic abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.waterfordlive.ie/news/home/418822/waterford-charity-starts-phone-advice-line-for-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse.html

Join the Conversation During Elder Abuse Awareness Month

Written by SAFE on June 6, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Loretta Stafford – University of Kentucky News 06/05/2019

“… The prevalence of elder abuse is on the rise. Each year, an estimated 5 million Americans aged 60 years and older experience some form of neglect or abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/join-conversation-during-elder-abuse-awareness-month

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