By Center for Immigration Studies on 05/08/2018

“… women who are victims of domestic violence are indeed members of a particular social group because of their gender, and therefore they receive asylum. Does that mean, then, that men who are victims of domestic abuse should not get asylum? I realize that statistically, violence against men is less common, but it isn’t unknown by any means, either in the United States or abroad. …”

Read the entire article: https://cis.org/Cadman/Revisiting-Asylum-Law-Context-Domestic-Violence-Victims

By Vox on 05/21/2018

“… Consider one case we came across in our research: A woman in New York City who was being abused had sought help at a counseling center — privately, she thought. Her partner, however, had installed a tracking device on her phone, drove to the center, and literally kicked in its door. Counselors ended up calling the police. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/2018/5/21/17374434/intimate-partner-violence-spyware-domestic-abusers-apple-google

By Independent Women’s Forum on 05/08/2018

“… The University of North Carolina would be forced to make public the names of anyone “who, since January 1, 2007, has been found responsible of rape, sexual assault, or any related or lesser included sexual misconduct.”

The release of the name of anyone convicted of sexual misconduct in a court of law is customary and correct. The public deserves to know these people’s names. But the people in the North Carolina case have not been found guilty in a court of law. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.iwf.org/blog/2806457/Wall-Street-Journal:-Title-IX-Could-Become-a-Scarlet-Letter

By The Inter Mountain on 05/15/2018

“… With May being “Older Americans Month,” Elkins Rotarians learned about the importance of elder abuse prevention during their Monday meeting. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.theintermountain.com/news/local-news/2018/05/rotary-club-learns-about-elder-abuse-prevention/

By Express on 05/15/2018

“… In fact, of the nearly 9,000 calls received by Action on Elder Abuse over the past year, 71 per cent related to harm in the victim’s home with two thirds involving a perpetrator in the family. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/959752/elderly-care-home-pensioner-abuse-action-on-elder-abuse

By Mind Body Green on 05/15/2018

“… With the school year winding down, many parents finally have time to reflect on the year behind them and summer activities in front of them. Between the schoolwork and fun, there’s an inevitable not-so-great part of growing up: Bullying. Although bullying prevention efforts tend to focus on middle schools and high schools, bullying behavior begins at much younger ages. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/when-it-comes-to-bullying-how-involved-should-parents-get

By KXLY on 05/15/2018

“… Someone you know has been victim to domestic violence. One in three women and one in four men will experience intimate partner abuse. The cost of domestic violence in this country, each year, is more tha $8.3 billion per year. The impact on our legal system, schools, and community is undeniable. This is a conversation we cannot a­fford “not” to have. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.kxly.com/news/-end-domestic-violence-town-hall/742160174

By The Loquitur on 05/12/2018

“… Don’t cry. Don’t show emotion. Man up. A few expressions that we’ve all heard spoken to boys and men alike for as long as we can remember.

However, these words are damaging in more ways than one. The conversation of domestic violence is starting to really make a difference in our country and the world at large. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.theloquitur.com/domestic-violence-against-men/

By The College Fix on 05/04/2018

“… It may be too late for Theta Tau to get a fair disciplinary proceeding at Syracuse University for its “satirical skits,” but the “faculty procedural advisor” for three of the 18 accused students wants to make sure the U.S. Department of Education is hovering like a hawk over the university. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/44690/

By The State on 05/06/2018

“… A student-athlete at a South Carolina college was arrested and charged with rape, but it is his accuser who is in trouble now, according to the police.

Lauren Emily Pearson, 18, has been arrested and charged with filing a false police report regarding the rape accusation, wmbfnews.com reported. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article210588369.html