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Let’s End Bullying

By Huffpost on 01/04/2018

“… My name is DJ Annie Red and I am a 9 year old DJ, Rapper and Author from Brooklyn, New York. I want to talk about bullying. Bullying is not ok! Bullying is when you gossip and physically hurt someone. I fight against bullying so I guess you can call me an anti-bullying ambassador. …”

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Proposal To Strengthen Laws Against Elder Abuse Headed To Kansas Legislature

By KMUW WICHITA on 01/05/2017

“… Current state law prohibits financial abuse against older people but not physical abuse. The proposed legislation would expand the definition of criminal mistreatment to include physical injury, unreasonable confinement or unreasonable punishment. …”

Read the entire article: http://kmuw.org/post/proposal-strengthen-laws-against-elder-abuse-headed-kansas-legislature

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Male domestic abuse victim ‘frightened to leave the house’

By BBC News on 11/20/2017

“… A man who escaped from his abusive wife and moved into a refuge said it got to the point where he was “too frightened to leave the house”.

The man, who does not wish to be named, spent six months in the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit in Shotton, Flintshire. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-42045801

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Don’t let the abuse continue

By The Record-Courier on 01/06/2017

“… Nevada law now recognizes that as people age and become subject to disabling conditions and frailty, they are less likely to stand up to intimidation and bullying or recognize manipulative acts. Elder abuse is a crime under Nevada law and punishes abusers for intentional abuse and exploitation as well as neglect. The law protects the vulnerable and those 60 years of age or older acts that would result in personal injury, death, or financial loss. Unfortunately, it is most often the people trusted to be caregivers that cause the abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.recordcourier.com/news/local/dont-let-the-abuse-continue/

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School district changes bullying policy after child suicide

By Wane on 01/07/2017

“… An Ohio schools district changed its policies concerning bullying, but its superintendent hasn’t directly said whether those changes were influenced by the 2017 suicide of an 8-year-old boy who was reportedly bullied. …”

Read the entire article: http://wane.com/2018/01/07/school-district-changes-bullying-policy-after-child-suicide/

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#NoPlace4Hate: Online Bullying, Hate, Abuse And Threats On The Rise

By YKA on 12/20/2017

“… Social media is a virtual society, which is very wide. It bridges the gap between one end of the world and the other in no time. Social media platforms are very much interesting and very easy. Not only the youth but also the old and the kids using it frequently shows the love for social media in society. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2017/12/noplace4hate-online-bullying-hates-abuses-and-threats-on-extreme-need-to-counter/

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Rolling Stone Settles Last Remaining Lawsuit Over UVA Rape Story

By Hollywood Reporter on 12/21/2017

“… Rolling Stone, the storied magazine covering youth culture, had two significant developments on Wednesday. The first was news that Jann Wenner was selling his stake to Variety owner Jay Penske in a deal that reportedly values the publication at $100 million. But there’s more. In New York federal court, Rolling Stone also wrapped up the last remaining piece of litigation emanating from its controversial and since retracted 2014 article about the gang rape of a freshman identified as “Jackie” at a University of Virginia campus fraternity. …”

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Top stories of ’17: Conviction in Exeter elder neglect death

By Sea Coast Online on 12/28/2017

“…  In a case that began last March with negligent homicide indictments in an elder neglect case, the deceased’s granddaughter has been found guilty, while her daughter awaits trial in January. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20171228/top-stories-of-17-conviction-in-exeter-elder-neglect-death

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ACT Policing liaison officers address elder abuse, youth crime and online grooming

By The Canberra Times on 12/31/2017

“… Cyberbullying and online grooming are becoming major issues in the ACT and more widely. As cyber safety educator, Ms Butler teaches children about them and the dangers of being online.

“I attend primary schools to deliver the Think U Know program to years five and six,” Ms Butler said. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-policing-liaison-officers-address-elder-abuse-youth-crime-and-online-grooming-20171223-h09px7.html

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