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How to talk to your kids about bullying

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. …”

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What the story of a Vietnam War veteran’s death says about how Tennessee protects elderly from abuse

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/

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What the story of a Vietnam War veteran’s death says about how Tennessee protects elderly from abuse

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/

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Men can be victims of domestic violence too

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/

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We Need to Stop Elder Fraud

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. …”

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UNL sociologists conduct study on youth violence, relationships

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. …”

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Many schools not reporting bullying incidents

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. …”

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Domestic violence panel underscores problem in the LGBT community

By Dallas Voice on 10/30/2017

“… Candy Marcum moderated a panel on domestic violence in the LGBT community on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Interfaith Peace Chapel. Panelists were from the Texas Council of Family Violence, The National Domestic Violence Hotline, which is based in Austin, a member of the Dallas Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit, a District Court judge and a victim of domestic violence. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.dallasvoice.com/domestic-violence-panel-underscores-problem-in-the-lgbt-community-10244841.html

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Are banks doing enough to fight elder abuse?

By Nest Egg on 10/31/2017

“… That’s the view put forward by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) which in October launched its guide to financial abuse of elders.

“As our society ages, FOS is seeing a greater number of disputes involving older Australians and their financial services providers,” said Philip Field, lead ombudsman, banking and finance. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.nestegg.com.au/saving/11118-are-banks-doing-enough-to-fight-elder-abuse

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