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Creating a stronger safety net for victims

By Providence Journal on 08/27/2018

“… Rhode Island only has temporary solutions for elders who need to be removed from abusive living situations. Advocates call for a coordinated response that includes long-term shelters and education for police, doctors and social workers about the red flags of abuse. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180827/creating-stronger-safety-net-for-victims

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Elder Abuse: When Victims Balk, Should Prosecutors Press Charges?

By The Crime Report on 08/27/2018

“… The 2007 case underlines a poignant fact: elders are often reluctant to press charges for abuse because they don’t want to lose the support of caregivers—even if the caregivers were responsible for the abuse, reports the Providence Journal. …”

Read the entire articel: https://thecrimereport.org/2018/08/27/elder-abuse-when-victims-balk-should-prosecutors-press-charges/

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Men beaten by their wives should report to the police – Otiko

By Pulse on 08/15/2018

“… Otiko Afisa Djaba, the outgoing Minister for Gender and Children Affairs, has said that men suffering domestic violence must gather courage and report to the police.
She said men have to express their emotions more often especially in cases of abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/men-beaten-by-their-wives-should-report-to-the-police-otiko-id8727693.html

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NO, WOMEN AREN’T AT RISK FROM MEN

By Spiked on 08/02/2018

“…The Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests that violent crime is, over the long term, in decline, but that men are still almost twice as likely to be victims than women. Even rates of domestic violence are falling significantly. The ONS figures on domestic abuse cover everything from physical violence, sexual assault and stalking to emotional and financial abuse. In the last year, 7.5 per cent of women and 4.3 per cent of men reported experiencing some form of domestic abuse. The difference between the estimated number of male and female victims is at its lowest recorded level. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.spiked-online.com/newsite/article/no-women-arent-at-risk-from-men/21648#.W4WZ5RiZOCQ

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“Any attempt to leave and I’ll be killed”: Male domestic abuse survivor speaks out as thousands of victims are left without refuge in the capital

By Evening Standard on 08/24/2018

“… There are currently no refuges for male survivors of domestic abuse in London, leaving thousands of men in desperate situations each year. The ManKind Initiative and ambassador, Ian McNicholl are among many calling on Sadiq Khan to change the conversation and encourage men to come forward. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-sadiq-khan-domestic-abuse-male-victims-a3911481.html

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How Do We Talk About Domestic Violence When The Victim Is A Man?

By Pedestrian on 09/08/2018

“… Concerningly, Sam told Woman’s Day that toward the end of their relationship, Tara became physically and verbally abusive toward him. The magazine published pictures given to them by Sam of bruises and bite marks he says Tara inflicted on him during arguments. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/how-do-we-talk-about-domestic-violence-when-the-victim-is-a-man/

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Jewish teens create social action campaign to help male abuse victims

By Jewish News on 08/21/2018

“… Jewish teenagers on a three-week course with youngsters of other faiths have come up with an innovative social action campaign to help male victims of abuse.

The group of ten teens came up with the idea while at the culmination of a three-week course run by JLGB (Jewish Lads and Girls’ Brigade), which runs a multi-faith National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. …”

Read the entire article: https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/jewish-teens-create-social-action-campaign-to-help-male-abuse-victims/

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Social stigma makes it difficult for male domestic violence victims to seek help

By NWE Mail on 08/15/2018

“… Applied psychology lecturer Dr Elizabeth Bates commented as men’s welfare campaigners said that they feared an “unconscious bias” may be causing police to ignore psychological abuse of vulnerable men by a partner and focus only on female victims. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/16421844.social-stigma-makes-it-difficult-for-male-domestic-violence-victims-to-seek-help/

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Charity warning over lack of refuges for male victims of domestic abuse in London

By Evening Standard on 08/18/2018

“… In London there are no safe houses for male victims of domestic abuse, despite the Metropolitan Police receiving over 150,000 calls per year. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/there-are-no-male-safe-houses-for-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse-in-london-and-a-charity-is-asking-a3912091.html

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