By Newsweek, 10/08/24
“…Elder abuse continues to be a problem across the U.S. and a new report from RP Legal Group has ranked states for the number of reported incidents, based on data from the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System.
Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-highest-level-elder-abuse-1966064
By News West 9, 10/05/24
“…When Lex experienced his abuse, resources for men were scarce. Even Safe Place, a 24-hour emergency shelter and advocacy organization, had no place for him to turn to. “It wasn’t a facility for men, so they had to turn me away,” Lex said. “That was incredibly painful for me, and for them, because you’re just lost, trying to find somebody.” …”
Read the entire article: https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/community/domestic-violence-survivor-emphasizes-importance-of-awareness-for-male-victims/513-2165988c-e32f-454c-b032-42e1d07cd928
By Psychology Today, 06/17/2024
“…As a therapist who works with survivors of domestic abuse, I have a lot of experience working with men who have been victimized by their caregivers or partners, yet are shamed and embarrassed about speaking out due to society’s bias that men cannot be victims of violence or abuse…”
Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202204/when-allegations-of-domestic-violence-are-used-as-a-weapon
By Mark Sutton
Dear Title IX Allies,
We are writing because we are concerned about the 2024 Title IX regulations which are scheduled to be published early this year. We are specifically troubled about the proposals that will strip due process rights and impede the ability to file official complaints to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of Title IX Violations committed by educational institutions receiving federal funds.
YOU have the opportunity to share input with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), which is part of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the proposed Title IX Regulations.
You can schedule a phone call with OIRA and share your opinions directly with them.
The comment period opened on Feb. 5, 2024. You have up to 90 days to complete your call, and the period may be extended, however, it is recommended to schedule your call as soon as possible. The meeting request form on the government website is called EO 12866 Meeting Request.
We need as many people as possible to call in and oppose the proposed Title IX regulations!
Meetings can be conducted by phone.
You should be able to use a pseudonym.
SCHEDULE your meeting here: EO 12866 Meeting Request
The more meetings and discussions about the damage of inequitable policies, the more impact!
The more meetings, the longer it will take OMB/OIRA to assess comments and delay OCR from publishing the final rule. This delay could increase the chance of the next Congress in 2025 rescinding the final rules.
What COMMENTS and CONCERNS SHOULD YOU discuss?
Whichever topics are most important to you. Consider the following:
Be prepared; the meetings will likely consist of you reading your statement, followed by a few questions. Plan on speaking for about 20-30 minutes.
Here are a few links with helpful information from our friends at TitleIXForAll.com:
Arguments from attorneys and other advocates well-versed in these matters
PLEASE HELP ensure OMB/OIRA makes INFORMED DECISIONS ON TITLE IX policies:
Schedule a meeting now EO 12866 Meeting Request
If you don’t schedule a meeting, you will ALLOW OTHERS TO CONTROL THE NARRATIVE; those assessing and rewriting the Rules must credit both the complainant and respondent’s experiences.
Your help is sorely needed. THANK YOU!
By Delta Optimist, 02/22/2023
“…buse can happen to anyone — no matter the person’s age, sex, race, religion, ethnic or cultural background. Elder abuse impacts people over 65 years of age who are abused, neglected, or financially exploited…”
Read the entire article: https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-news/pink-shirt-day-elder-abuse-is-real-6567643
By Phila, 10/05/2022
“…National surveys have found that LGBTQ+ individuals experience IPV at equal to or higher rates compared to heterosexual, cisgender relationships. At the same time, LGBTQ+ survivors of IPV often find asking for help difficult, and when they do, find fewer specific resources. But how common is IPV in the LGBTQ+ community? Why is getting help difficult? And what can be done?…”
Read the entire article: https://www.phila.gov/2022-10-05-intimate-partner-violence-in-lgbtq-communities/
By Healio, 02/28/2023
“…Patients with asthma who experienced intimate partner violence had higher predicted rates of uncontrolled asthma, according to an abstract presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting…”
Read the entire article: https://www.healio.com/news/pulmonology/20230228/exposure-to-intimate-partner-violence-may-lead-to-uncontrolled-asthma
