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Canadians have role to play in trying to prevent domestic violence, experts say

By Global News on 03/16/2018

“…. When it comes to domestic violence, there are no boundaries or barriers. It can happen anywhere and among any demographic. Since the beginning of 2018, 14 people – 12 women and two men – have died in alleged cases of domestic violence in Ontario. That’s a statistic, but Farah Nasser reveals the real faces and real stories behind each name. …”

Read the entire article: https://globalnews.ca/news/4088508/domestic-violence-prevention-canada/

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House bill would help elder victims of financial abuse

By Sea Coast Online on 03/17/2018

“… A state House bill could expedite the process for elderly and disabled people to acquire relief from financial exploiters, its crafters using the state’s existing domestic violence protective order process as the blueprint. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20180317/house-bill-would-help-elder-victims-of-financial-abuse

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Abused, neglected seniors and adults to get protection with proposed new law

By Today Online on 03/20/2018

“… Officers from the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) could be given powers to enter homes, obtain information and examine records, and even temporarily relocate those who might be suffering from abuse, neglect, or self-neglect under a proposed new law to help protect vulnerable adults. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/abused-neglected-seniors-and-adults-get-protection-proposed-new-law

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Mississippi 6th grader commits suicide over bullying

By WFAA on 03/13/2018

“… Andrew’s mother, Cheryl Hudson, told WREG that on March 6, the 12-year-old left a note for his family then hanged himself. His 16-year-old brother found the body. The teen says he is also being bullied. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/mississippi-6th-grader-commits-suicide-over-bullying/507-528075836

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HEATHER LOCKLEAR WILL ESCAPE FELONY CHARGE In Domestic Violence Arrest

By TMZ on 03/12/2018

“… The D.A. has charged Heather with four counts of misdemeanor battery on an officer. She’s also facing one charge of resisting or obstructing an officer.
She was not charged with hitting her boyfriend, even though that’s why she was originally arrested. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.tmz.com/2018/03/12/heather-locklear-charged-felony-domestic-violence-battery-cops/

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Mark Brooks of Mankind Initiative on male domestic abuse

By Somerset County Gazette on 03/12/2018

“… DOMESTIC violence against men is largely overlooked by society, despite one in three victims being male, according to a Taunton-based charity.

Mark Brooks, chairman of The ManKind Initiative, which supports men who have been abused in their homes, has welcomed the launch of a consultation on a new Domestic Abuse and Violence Act. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/taunton_news/16081673._Men_victims_of_domestic_abuse_too____Taunton_charity_boss/

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Order to reveal judges’ training in sexual-assault cases blocked

By Global And Mail on 10/10/2017

“… Justice John Little of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench agreed with the NJI and did not ask its lawyers to present their arguments. After hearing from Mr. Engel, Justice Little dismissed the application. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/order-to-reveal-judges-training-in-sexual-assault-cases-blocked/article36536855/

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