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Brooke Astor’s grandson makes case for ‘Elder Abuse’ postage stamp

By NY Post on 10/19/2018

“… Twelve years after he outed his own father for neglecting and stealing from the multi-millionaire Astor, Philip Marshall has joined with other elder abuse activists and two New York legislators to urge an “Elder Abuse” postage stamp. …”

Read the entire article: https://nypost.com/2018/10/19/brooke-astors-grandson-makes-case-for-elder-abuse-postage-stamp/?fbclid=IwAR1McH8D90Blng2Hq7jZkGHRzhdBQnF1mMMH0qSWfXuw6KpYMNIHnnsrsf4

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More Ohioans now legally required to report suspected elder abuse

By Crescent News on 10/17/2018

“… Mandatory reporters now include many more individuals in the financial services, legal and medical professions – for example, pharmacists, dialysis technicians, firefighters, first responders, building inspectors, CPAs, real estate agents, bank employees, financial planners and notary publics. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.crescent-news.com/on_the_wire/editors_pick/more-ohioans-now-legally-required-to-report-suspected-elder-abuse/article_6af799e3-2083-5d86-ad6b-1a754c5b5f4e.html

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I’m a man and I have been the victim of domestic violence

By Stuff on 10/18/2018

“… I believe there is a strong link between men’s rights and suicide. Male domestic violence victims have little support and disempowered fathers do not have the same rights as mothers.These issues can cause mental health problems and lead to many male suicides. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/107906708/im-a-man-and-i-have-been-the-victim-of-domestic-violence

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Bump prods Baker on elder abuse reporting

By Common Wealth on 10/25/2018

“… An audit by Bump’s office indicates the Baker administration’s office of elder affairs failed to report seven serious cases of elder abuse, including a threat of murder, to district attorneys for possible prosecution, contrary to what Massachusetts law requires. …”

Read the entire article: https://commonwealthmagazine.org/back-story/bump-prods-baker-on-elder-abuse-reporting/

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Column: Male victims of domestic violence are shamed, hidden

By Hope Standard on 10/28/2018

“… Domestic violence against men has been and still is hidden behind closed doors, even more so than for women. Whether it’s a matter of shame or loss of male dignity, being considered weak or many other reasons, it’s a national problem that deserves our attention. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.hopestandard.com/opinion/column-male-victims-of-domestic-violence-are-shamed-hidden/

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Domestic Violence Against Men.

By The Black Man on 10/18/2018

“… A woman slaps a man’s face on TV, in the movies and in real life. The man is expected to simply be the bigger person and walk away. He is expected to be strong enough to take it. But people forget that strength of the male is not the determining factor as to whether or not a crime of domestic violence has been committed. Whether or not the man is the bigger person and walks away after being abused is not the determining factor either. Even the act itself is not the determining factor, as clearly defined by law. So let’s look at what they are not telling you about the big picture. …”

Read the entire article: http://thyblackman.com/2018/10/18/domestic-violence-against-men/comment-page-1/

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The Family Place Has Texas’ Only Shelter for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

By Dallas Observer on 10/18/2018

“… Historically, it’s been predominantly women who have sought The Family Place’s expertise, but the rising number of men seeking help had reached a point where the organization needed to adjust their approach. To accommodate men recovering from abuse, The Family Place opened up a shelter exclusively for male victims. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/the-family-place-has-texas-only-domestic-abuse-shelter-for-men-11265282

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Ex-student says he was falsely accused of sexual harassment and was denied due process on campus

By ABC News on 10/18/2018

“… “An email came from the Office of Student Affairs,” Roberts recalled. “’You are hereby summarily suspended and if you step foot on campus, you get the threat of expulsion and arrest.’ A couple minutes later, there was a campus-wide email alert with — my picture was almost like a mug shot. ‘If you see me — immediately report to Public Safety.’” …”

Read the entire article: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/student-falsely-accused-sexual-harassment-denied-due-process/story?id=58592962

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University of Michigan Hit With ‘Male Discrimination’ Title IX Complaint

By PJ Media on 09/27/2018

“… The University of Michigan (UM) is now under evaluation by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) due to allegations of financial, academic, and programmatic discrimination against male students and prospective students.

The evaluation comes after UM-Flint Professor Mark Perry filed a complaint to the OCR on June 9, 2018, outlining 53 programs he claims are in violation of Title IX, a federal law stipulating that no university shall discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex. …”

Read the entire article: https://pjmedia.com/trending/university-of-michigan-hit-with-male-discrimination-title-ix-complaint/

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