2018 Newsletter Archive

Written by SAFE on April 6, 2018. Posted in Newsletter

2017 Newsletter Archive

Written by SAFE on April 6, 2018. Posted in Newsletter

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/

College student pleads guilty to lying about rape on campus

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

By New York Post on 03/27/2018

“… Mary Zolkowski, 21, admitted in court Tuesday that she lied to authorities about being raped by a stranger in the parking lot of Delta College in Bay City, according to MLive. …”

Read the entire article: https://nypost.com/2018/03/27/college-student-pleads-guilty-to-lying-about-rape-on-campus/

PC Ryan Canning rape evidence ‘withheld by police’

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

By BBC on 03/26/2018

“… The 44-year-old’s lawyer, high court advocate Kevin Hopper, said Devon and Cornwall Police’s actions were either “professionally negligent” or “corrupt” and called for an inquiry. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-43544025

Motivational speaker talks about bullying and how to react to it

Written by SAFE on March 28, 2018. Posted in News Articles

By The Courier Express on 03/26/2018

“… “When another students takes control, when another student tries to dominate them, tries to manipulate and control and take power over them, that’s bullying,” he said. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.thecourierexpress.com/news/motivational-speaker-talks-about-bullying-and-how-to-react-to/article_fab89c41-58a0-5112-a3a5-2dce1eadb09d.html

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