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. …”
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Barriers to Safety: Domestic violence in the LGBT community
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/
The Bully in the Bunk Bed, When Aggression Goes Beyond Sibling Rivalry
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. …”
37% of Potential Elder Abuse Cases Aren’t Reported to Law Enforcement
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.” …”
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Bullying children who are overweight may lead to more weight gain, study finds
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.” …”
Tennessee DA under fire for saying he won’t enforce domestic violence law for gays
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.” …”
Waterford charity starts phone advice line for male victims of domestic abuse
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. …”
Join the Conversation During Elder Abuse Awareness Month
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.
Rhodes College to challenge former student’s ‘gender bias’ lawsuit
By Brandon Richard – WMC5 06/02/2019
“… He said Rhodes “selectively enforced its Title IX policy” by charging only male students, despite “much more substantial allegations” against a female student. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.wmcactionnews5.
A district attorney won’t prosecute gay domestic violence cases because he’s a ‘good Christian’
By Bil Browning – LGBTQ Nation 06/05/2019
“… Craig Northcott, the district attorney general of Coffee County, says on the recording that he refuses to prosecute gay domestic violence cases because he doesn’t believe the relationship is moral. …”