Intimate partner violence happens to every gender and partner pairings 

By George Mason University, 10/09/2023


“…An overwhelming number of resources available to survivors are specifically catered toward women, which can alienate men seeking help. Men are also socialized to not express their emotions and are often shamed for speaking up about their abuse because of the widespread belief that men can’t be survivors of abuse, especially in a heterosexual relationship…”


Read the entire article: https://publichealth.gmu.edu/news/2023-10/intimate-partner-violence-happens-every-gender-and-partner-pairings

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Victims advocates march on behalf of male domestic violence victims

By Kern Valley Sun, 10/30/2023


“…The main difference between male and female victims of domestic violence is the fact that it’s more difficult for a man to recognize he’s experiencing domestic violence and harder for a man to come forward and ask for assistance out of the abuse. Men are more likely to think no one will believe they’re being abused…”


Read the entire article: https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/650696033-victims-advocates-march-on-behalf-of-male-domestic-violence-victims

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Our new study provides a potential breakthrough on school bullying

By The Conversation, 03/28/2023


“… Instead of trying to change individuals’ behaviour, it puts the focus on how teachers can create an “anti-bullying climate” in their classes. We believe this could be applied more broadly and provides a potential breakthough in approaches to this crisis…”


Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/our-new-study-provides-a-potential-breakthrough-on-school-bullying-195716

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Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry – bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions

By The Conversation, 03/01/2023


“…We are researchers who focus on sibling dynamics, parenting and mental health. Conflict among siblings is widely viewed as normal but, in the past decade, a new body of research consistently shows that sibling aggression and abuse are far from harmless – and can have lifelong repercussions…”


Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/sibling-aggression-and-abuse-go-beyond-rivalry-bullying-within-a-family-can-have-lifelong-repercussions-199247

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Alabama council wants to boost visibility of elder abuse registry

By Times Free Press, 04/02/2023


“…A council of state agencies and organizations that work with the older population want to promote a new registry that compiles confirmed reports of abuse of older adults, such as sexual abuse or financial exploitation…”


Read the entire article: https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2023/apr/02/alabama-council-wants-to-boost-visibility-of/

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How to support strong sibling relationships

By The Post and Courier, 04/10/2022
“…Sibling conflict is not uncommon. Population research studies suggest that half of all children have experienced persistent sibling conflict. Helen Wheeler, Licensed Professional Counselor at The Center for Families, agrees that sibling conflict is something she sees quite often…”

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Overlooked and Underreported: Recognizing and Responding to Elder Abuse in Our Communities

By Wayland E-News, 04/20/2022
“…It is hard to fathom that approximately 1 in 10 older adults experience physical, emotional, sexual, financial, and spiritual abuse. And yet, elder abuse is an issue that often goes unnoticed and unaddressed…”
 

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