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VIDEO: Students hate ‘toxic masculinity’…but don’t know what it is

By Emma Meshell – Campus Reform 01/17/2019

“…After just a few interviews, it became clear that students, for the most part, supported the ad.  But while students were in near universal agreement about their feelings toward the concept, they came nowhere near an agreement on what “toxic masculinity” even is. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=11764 

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Lawsuits: Michigan State is biased against males in sex assault cases

 By David Jesse – Detroit Free Press 01/22/2019

“…More than three years of missteps in handling sexual assault cases has made Michigan State University swing the pendulum from not believing victims to now discriminating against male students, three lawsuits allege. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2019/01/22/lawsuits-michigan-state-male-bias/2642823002/ 

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In North Carolina, Domestic Violence Laws Still Discriminate Against LGBTQ People

By Chris Brook – ACLU 01/15/2019

“…North Carolina is currently the only state in the nation that prevents those in same-sex relationships from accessing protective orders for domestic violence.  …”

Read the entire article: https://www.aclu.org/blog/lgbt-rights/lgbt-relationships/north-carolina-domestic-violence-laws-still-discriminate-against 

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Domestic violence support groups started for men, LGBTQ survivors

By Danielle Ferguson – Argus Leader 12/16/2018

“…For male and LGBTQ victims of domestic violence, stereotypes around who a “typical victim” is can make it difficult to share their experiences and limit opportunities for finding help. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2018/12/16/domestic-violence-support-groups-started-men-lgbtq-survivors-victims/2294168002/ 

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School bullying a growing crisis, advocates warn

By Sean Philip Cotter – Lowell Sun Online 01/15/2019

“….The state’s top politicians, faced with alarming school bullying numbers that indicate a growing crisis, punted with platitudes Monday as victim advocates said the 2010 law is weak and just gives cover to unaccountable school administrators. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_32385095/school-bullying-growing-crisis-advocates-warn

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Ignoring Male Victims of Sexual Violence in Conflict Is Short-sighted and Wrong

By Héloïse Goodley – Chatham House 01/10/2019

“…Policy responses to sexual violence in conflict focus almost exclusively on its effect on women and girls. But there are many male victims, and they need support and assistance. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.chathamhouse.org/expert/comment/ignoring-male-victims-sexual-violence-conflict-short-sighted-and-wrong

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Woman, 47, weeps as she is jailed for sexually abusing her own brother

By Liam Heylin – Irish Examiner 

“…A 47-year-old woman wept in court as she was jailed for six months after being found guilty by a jury found of sexually assaulting he brother when he was aged from nine and she was in her early twenties. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/woman-47-weeps-as-she-is-jailed-for-sexually-abusing-her-own-brother-887457.html

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