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Students raise awareness of male sexual assault

By Diana Solano – The Signal 03/05/2019

“…The sisters of Sigma Lambda Gamma, Inc. and the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. hosted “Male Sexual Assault: ?%” in BSC 225W on Feb. 26 at 8:30 p.m. The event emphasized the concept that sexual assault isn’t a phenomenon that only women face — men are affected as well.  …”

Read the entire article: http://www.tcnjsignal.net/2019/03/05/students-raise-awareness-of-male-sexual-assault/ 

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They Didn’t Care That I Was Raped, They Cared That I Was Queer

By Laura Dorwart – New Now Next 03/05/2019

“…I called one domestic violence shelter whose representative was empathetic but nervous. “Frankly,” she said, “I don’t know what to tell you.” Their services were for women assaulted by men. Perceived as “confused” because of my bisexuality, I felt indecipherable to those who were, I thought, meant to be helping me sort out the mess. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.newnownext.com/girlfriend-rape-sexual-orientation/03/2019/ 

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Hidden in the Shadows: Detecting and Addressing Elder Abuse

By Batya Swift Yasgur – Psychiatry Advisor 02/25/2019

“…Elder abuse can be defined as “intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or ‘trusted’ individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable elder.”…”

Read the entire article: https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/geriatric-psychiatry/hidden-in-the-shadows-detecting-and-addressing-elder-abuse/ 

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When Male Rape Victims Are Accountable for Child Support

By Robert T. Muller – Psychology Today 02/21/2019

“…Instead of being convicted of rape, Hermesmann was declared a juvenile offender under the non-sexual offense of “contributing to child misconduct.” Seyer was subsequently court-ordered to pay child support. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/talking-about-trauma/201902/when-male-rape-victims-are-accountable-child-support 

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