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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. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/rolling-stone-settles-last-remaining-lawsuit-uva-rape-story-1069880

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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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BBC dramas Three Girls and Apple Tree Yard prompted huge numbers of helpline calls

By Metro on 12/31/2017

“… Other shows which prompted calls included Holby City, with 6,455 viewers calling the helpline for information after storylines which highlighted bullying, LGBT domestic abuse, organ transplant, cancer and bereavement. …”

Read the entire article: http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/31/bbc-dramas-three-girls-apple-tree-yard-prompted-huge-numbers-helpline-calls-7193182/?ito=cbshare 

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Harrowing account by male victim of domestic violence

By Times Malta on 12/11/2017

“… Abused men are ashamed to speak up, have no one to turn to and are scared they will lose custody of their children, a man who suffered abuse for three decades has cautioned.

“Domestic violence on men is real. Every day the local media and news is inundated with reports about women suffering domestic violence. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20171211/local/harrowing-account-by-male-victim-of-domestic-violence.665392

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Skilled with forensics accounting, Karen Webber protects elderly from financial abuse

By Democrats & Chronicle on 12/17/2017

“… As elder abuse continues to rise, people like Karen Webber, CPA, owner of Webber CPA, PLLC, are working to remedy the dire situation.  Webber sits on one of the 23 New York State Enhanced Multi Disciplinary Teams addressing issues specific to the elderly.  …”

Read the entire article: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/money/business/2017/12/17/skilled-forensics-accounting-karen-webber-protects-elderly-financial-abuse/939317001/

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