By Rodney Edwards – Independent, 02/20/2022
“…A new study has found almost 70pc of people within same-sex relationships in Northern Ireland do not report domestic violence to police or support groups, the Sunday Independent can reveal…”
FBI warns of online ‘sextortion’ cases targeting teens
By The Washington Post, 03/24/2022
“…FBI officials issued a warning Thursday following an increase in “sextortion” reports of teenage boys being targeted online by scam artists who entice them to share explicit content and then later extort money from the victims, officials said…”
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Study suggest domestic violence against men in Georgia is often under-reported
By Brian Hill – FOX 5 Atlanta, 02/09/2022
“…A new report released today suggests men are being victimized a lot more than we think. The 20-page report is the state agency’s first study specifically focusing on male victims of family or domestic violence…”
How can we combat the expanding problem of cyberbullying?
By Christian Englert – Denison Forum, 03/18/2022
“…Stopbullying.gov defines cyberbullying as “bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets.” This type of bullying is taking place, and it is present enough to raise concern among many, including the United Nations. On Safer Internet Day, they posed cyberbullying as a top concern among other problems occurring online…”
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Elder Abuse: How to Spot and Stop It
By Eloise Theisen – Healthline, 02/22/2022
“…In the United States, elder abuse in all its forms is becoming more common as the population ages. It’s more common in nursing homes and care facilities, according to a 2018 study trusted Source. But it can happen anywhere, including in your own home…”
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N.C. high court decision keeps same-sex domestic violence ruling intact
By Spectrum Local News, 03/12/2022
“…North Carolina’s Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that said domestic violence protection orders in the state must apply to same-sex dating cases…”
Disturbing Findings on the Sexual Victimization of Men with Mental Illness
By Psychology Today, 02/23/2022
“…Believing in these stereotypes has led to underreporting by male victims, a lack of appropriate services, little legal recourse and redress, fewer resources for survivors, and a greater stigma for men compared to female sexual assault victims…”
Men’s Aid chief says male victims of domestic abuse are ‘forgotten’ due to lack of support
By Alan Sherry -Sunday World, 03/01/2022
“…Men who are victims of domestic violence and coercive control are practically invisible in Ireland and have been driven to homelessness due to the lack of support services available in Ireland, according to the head of the Men’s Aid…”
10 Signs That May Indicate Elder Abuse in a Nursing Home
By Christopher Stern – Publicist Paper, 03/10/2022
“…Most people have to rely on others to help them take care of themselves as they get older. As a result, there’s a higher possibility that they’ll be mistreated or exploited. When a person over the age of 60 is harmed or neglected, it is known as elder abuse. It can happen to anyone at any time. It could be a caretaker, a family member, or even a neighbor…”
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Sibling Bullying and Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic
By Darlene Lancer – NewsBreak Original, 02/26/2022
“…Sibling abuse is the most common but least reported abuse in the family. Prevalence is higher than spousal or child abuse combined with consequences well into adulthood similar to parent-child abuse. Up to 80 percent of youth experience some form of sibling maltreatment; yet, it’s been called the “forgotten abuse.” [1] Therapists also frequently overlook it…”