Manchester police record 775 cases of LGBT domestic abuse

Written by SAFE on April 10, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By The Guardian on 04/10/2018

“… She said: “When you highlight a problem, it means you have to address it. I think GMP have been revolutionary in highlighting the issue here. It’s a model that could be replicated across the country. I think if we don’t look for problems then we can pretend they’re not there – it’s easier for the state to ignore that there is an issue with LGBT domestic abuse.” …”

Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/10/manchester-police-record-nearly-800-cases-of-lgbt-domestic-abuse

Photographer empowers bullying victims to become superheroes

Written by SAFE on April 10, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By Good 4 Utah on 04/09/2018

“… More than 1 out of every 5 students has been bullied at some point. Photographer Josh Rossi is empowering kids who have been bullied by turning them into superheroes. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.good4utah.com/news/photographer-empowers-bullying-victims-to-become-superheroes/1109931541

Tina Fey: Online bullying makes new ‘Mean Girls’ relevant

Written by SAFE on April 10, 2018. Posted in News Articles

Page Six on 04/09/2018

“… “When the movie was written, it was about relational aggression among girls. And now, everyone does that. The government does it. People are unkind. They don’t respect each other’s basic human dignity, and so social media is such a disease, right?” Fey said. “So it feels like it’s an even more-timely reminder now that we all need to just kind of take a breath before we hurt each other.” …”

Read the entire article: https://pagesix.com/2018/04/09/tina-fey-online-bullying-makes-new-mean-girls-relevant/

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Resource guide: keeping seniors protected from abuse

Written by SAFE on April 3, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By 10 News on 03/29/2018

“… Elder abuse is defined by the Centers for Disease Control as “an intentional act, or failure to act, by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.” …”

Read the entire article: https://www.10news.com/news/resource-guide-keeping-seniors-protected-from-abuse

Domestic violence not just women’s issue, panel says

Written by SAFE on April 3, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By The Loquitur on 03/16/2018

“… “What we see from a lot male clients that come to us is not so much the physical abuse but the mind games and the emotional abuse,” Vashti Bledsoe, counselor at Lutheran Settlement House, said. “The person who is being abusive to them will attack their masculinity and make them feel less than a man.” …”

Read the entire article: http://www.theloquitur.com/domestic-violence-not-just-womens-issue-panel-says/

Male domestic violence victims urged to lodge reports

Written by SAFE on April 3, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By The Sun Daily on 04/01/2018

“… Men who fall prey to domestic violence should lodge a police report in order to get justice and help, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim.

She said to date, the ministry had recorded 4,026 domestic violence cases, of which more than 30% involved male victims, mostly aged 60 years and older. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2018/04/01/male-domestic-violence-victims-urged-lodge-reports

Beware: Seniors besieged by scam artists

Written by SAFE on April 3, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By Daily Miner on 03/30/2018

“… Cybercriminals not only send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites, they are also known to call on the telephone and claim to be from Microsoft. Microsoft, nor their partners, ever makes unsolicited phone calls to charge someone for computer security or software fixes. …”

Read the entire article: https://kdminer.com/news/2018/mar/30/beware-seniors-besieged-scam-artists/

How to spot signs of elder abuse and abusive caregivers, and get help

Written by SAFE on April 3, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By North Jersey on 04/03/2018

“… As few as 1 in 14 cases of abuse are reported, according to a study published by the National Research Council, though Adult Protective Services agency data shows more people are reporting abuse.

Here are how to spot the signs of elder abuse and a caregiver who may be abusive. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2018/04/03/elder-abuse-what-signs-elder-abuse-and-how-do-report/480961002/

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