By Chronicle Live on 11/13/2017
“… We are rarely without our mobiles, but new statistics released for Anti-Bullying Week show that for victims of cyber-bullying the freedom of a phone can quickly turn into a nightmare.
We need your help with our new ‘Light Up Christmas for Children’ campaign, launched by the NSPCC and Chronicle Live, to raise money for Childline. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/campaign-bring-hope-cyber-bullying-13892720
By FOX 55 on 11/13/2017
“… Unfortunately, 40 percent of these incidents go unreported to local authorities for many reasons. But there are things to do and look out for to make sure your loved ones don’t suffer from neglect or any sort of abuse. …”
Read the entire article: http://foxillinois.com/news/local/preventing-elderly-abuse-in-nursing-homes
By KFOX14 on 11/14/2017
“… According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, everyone is affected by bullying. Kids who are bullied can experience depression and anxiety, health complaints and decreased academic achievement. Kids who bully others are more apt to abuse alcohol and drugs, vandalize property and engage in early sexual activity. Even kids who witness bullying are affected, potentially skipping school or having increased mental health problems. …”
Read the entire article: http://kfoxtv.com/community/speak-up-stop-bullying/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-bullying
By The State on 11/02/2017
“… Authorities are investigating the death of an 11-year-old girl, who her family says was the constant victim of bullying. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article182234816.html#storylink=cpy
By Tennessean on 10/29/2017
“… Today, Rice’s home is in foreclosure, permeated with putrid smells of dog feces, urine and years of cigarette smoke. Earlier this year, though, some family members say Adult Protective Services looked through the home, and cabinets were full and conditions acceptable. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/10/30/death-vietnam-veteran-edward-rice-secret-investigations-tennessee-elder-abuse-cases/731683001/
By Tennessean on 10/29/2017
“… Today, Rice’s home is in foreclosure, permeated with putrid smells of dog feces, urine and years of cigarette smoke. Earlier this year, though, some family members say Adult Protective Services looked through the home, and cabinets were full and conditions acceptable. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/10/30/death-vietnam-veteran-edward-rice-secret-investigations-tennessee-elder-abuse-cases/731683001/
By The Current on 10/31/2017
“… According to the National Coalition for Domestic Violence, one in four men have been physically abused — slapped, pushed or shoved — by an intimate partner, and one in seven have been severely physically abused — choked, burned, etc.— by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime. This is not acceptable.
Men tend not to speak up about domestic violence the same way women might because of the social repercussions. They fear that they could be taunted for “being a wimp” and not “handling their girl” or even told they are stronger than her and should be able to defend themselves. This is not true. …”
Read the entire article: https://nsucurrent.nova.edu/men-can-be-victims-of-domestic-violence-too/
By The Street on 11/03/2017
“… And a recent report on Elder Financial Abuse, by True Link, a firm dedicated to helping seniors with their financial planning, found that seniors will lose $36.48 billion each year to elder financial abuse – more than 12 times what was previously reported. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.thestreet.com/story/14374896/1/we-need-to-stop-elder-fraud.html
By The Daily Nebrasken on 11/06/2017
“… Tara said the study did not examine dating violence, but early marriages are more likely to result in domestic violence. Victims also may not be emotionally, mentally or developmentally ready for a serious relationship and may be entering into one too soon, according to Tara. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.dailynebraskan.com/news/unl-sociologists-conduct-study-on-youth-violence-relationships/article_c5ff4522-c29a-11e7-b692-8bc44f7d7f96.html
By WGRZ on 11/06/2017
“… The data reinforces an audit issued this fall by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who found that many schools were not following reporting guidelines under New York’s anti-bullying law. The Dignity for All Students Act, known as DASA, took effect in 2012 and requires schools to report “material incidents” of bullying to the New York State Education Department. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.wgrz.com/home/many-schools-not-reporting-bullying-incidents/489743315
