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Lesbian domestic violence proves it’s not just a male problem

By Augusto Zimmermann, 07/22/2023

“…However, it is a myth that domestic violence is all about men hurting women in heterosexual relationships. Domestic violence is also a ‘silent epidemic’ in lesbian relationships. As the studies of lesbian violence demonstrate, women are capable of being as violent as men in intimate relationships…”

Read the entire article: https://www.spectator.com.au/2023/07/lesbian-domestic-violence-proves-its-not-just-a-male-problem/

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Study finds that one in ten people over 65 are victims of abuse

By CapeTownETC, 07/18/2023

“…According to Jacobs’ research, 51.8% of carers tested positive for abuse risk, with 14.3% of those being at high risk. Compared to carers of people without dementia, dementia carers were four times more likely to be at risk of abuse…”

Read the entire article: https://www.capetownetc.com/news/study-finds-that-one-in-ten-people-over-65-are-victims-of-abuse/

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LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse. Our support systems are failing them.

By LGBTQ Nation, 07/21/2023

“…According to the study, an average of three in five LGBTQ+ victims received no professional help from support services, with over a third (38 percent) having no support from friends or family…”

Read the entire article: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/07/lgbtq-people-are-more-likely-to-be-victims-of-domestic-abuse-our-support-systems-are-failing-them/

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Male survivor of abusive relationship speaks out in bid to help others 

By BelfastLive, 07/16/2023

“…Of all police recorded domestic abuse incidents and crimes in 2021/22, 32% were male victims. Meanwhile 20% of recorded harassments were male victims while five men died in a domestic abuse incident…”

Read the entire article: https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfast-news/male-survivor-abusive-relationship-speaks-27296259

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Johnny Depp’s Defamation Case Against Amber Heard Changes Domestic Violence Narrative

By Geeks ULTD, 06/06/2023

“…Male victims, who are still not an accepted thing, face challenges that women don’t. For instance, the legal system is notoriously biased against male victims…”

Read the entire article: https://www.geeksultd.com/2023/06/groundbreaking-verdict-johnny-depps-defamation-case-against-amber-heard-changes-domestic-violence-narrative/

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‘Silent epidemic’ of sibling sexual abuse is challenging Tennessee families and counselors

By WPLN, 04/17/2023

“…Sibling sexual abuse can happen in any family, regardless of socioeconomic, racial or religious background, and has become so frequent that experts call it a “silent epidemic,” with incidents rising in Tennessee…”

Read the entire article: https://wpln.org/post/silent-epidemic-of-sibling-sexual-abuse-is-challenging-tennessee-families-and-counselors/

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