Domestic abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships

By Knowaley News, 12/01/2025


“…According to research, domestic abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships occurs with the same frequency as domestic abuse in heterosexual relationships. However, with the common portrayal of domestic abuse being that of a male perpetrator and female victim, many people who do not identify with that relationship struggle to find the support they need…”


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Opinion: Let’s stop ignoring abuse in America’s nursing homes

By CT Mirror, 01/15/2026


“…Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes is not a mystery, not a surprise, and not an accident. It is the predictable, inevitable outcome of a system that allows the squeezing of profit from the bodies of the elderly while far too often delivering poor care in return…”


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A Five-Step Model to Help School Mental Health Professionals Identify and Respond to Sibling Abuse

By University of New Hampshire, 09/29/2025


“…Sibling abuse, like child abuse, is about power and control over another and is accompanied by lasting emotional and sometimes physical impacts on the harmed child. It occurs when a sibling aims to control or overpower another sibling sexually, physically, or psychologically…”


Read the entire article: https://www.unh.edu/saara/publication/five-step-model-help-school-mental-health-professionals-identify-respond-sibling-abuse

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Tragic incident on Johns Island raises awareness of male domestic violence victims

By ABC4 News, 12/18/2025


“…Dr. Shelby Shumard, director of research at the Riley Center for Livable Communities, noted that men often do not recognize certain behaviors as domestic violence, indicating a gender difference in defining such incidents. My Sister’s House is working to establish a support group for male victims of domestic violence…”


Read the entire article: https://abcnews4.com/news/local/tragic-incident-on-wadmalaw-island-raises-awareness-of-male-domestic-violence-victims

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Men abused by wives fear being seen as culprits: Counsellors on why such cases go under-reported

By Straits Times, 01/04/2026


“…Men experiencing abuse face stigma and societal expectations, making it difficult to seek help; common abuse forms include emotional and psychological violence, such as belittling and humiliation…”


Read the entire article: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/men-abused-by-wives-fear-being-seen-as-the-culprits-counsellors-on-why-such-cases-go-under-reported

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Domestic violence experts reveal troubling numbers for LGBTQ+ community

By Hawaii News Now, 06/12/2025


“…New numbers on domestic violence reveal a troubling trend in the LGBTQ+ community, and experts are urging victims to get help. Jordan Addison was a teacher listening to a presentation for his students on domestic violence. It spoke to him so much, he ended up working for the Domestic Violence Action Center because he’s a survivor…”


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Sibling Aggression and Abuse: Invisible and Widespread Public Health Problems

By Pubmed Central, 09/2025


“…Sibling aggression and abuse are largely overlooked public health problems. The invisibility of these harmful sibling dynamics is partly driven by the tendency to mislabel such behaviors as rivalry, which is considered temporary and harmless…”


Read the entire article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12332304/

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Domestic violence cases against men are on the rise

By Spectrum Local News, 08/20/2025


“… Domestic violence cases are among the most common violent crimes, according to data from the Council on Criminal Justice, but violence committed against men too often goes unreported.  Advocates say too many male victims of domestic violence are afraid to speak out about their abuse…”


Read the entire article: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/dallas-fort-worth/news/2025/08/19/domestic-violence-cases-against-men-on-the-rise

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Accurate domestic violence statistics are skewed by lack of focus on male victims

By Armaghi, 09/21/2025


“…At a time of increased focus on the horror of domestic abuse there is an assumption that victims are stereotypically female however in truth males are suffering too, but with little by way of support or recognition…”


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Study identifies two psychological factors that predict digital dating abuse

By Psypost, 03/18/2025


“…People who reported higher levels of intrasexual competitiveness were also significantly more likely to engage in digital dating abuse. This finding supports previous research suggesting that individuals who are highly competitive with same-sex rivals may use online monitoring and control tactics as a way to deter romantic competition and maintain their relationships…”


Read the entire article: https://www.psypost.org/study-identifies-two-psychological-factors-that-predict-digital-dating-abuse/

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