By National Law Review on 09/13/2017
“… A new law will soon take effect requiring nursing home employees to notify police within hours of suspected abuse – or to call 911 if the situation is an emergency. “Peggy’s Law” will provide additional protections to nursing home residents by ensuring that law enforcement is promptly notified of possible criminal abuse cases. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/peggy-s-law-protects-elderly-nursing-home-residents
By Democrat and Chronicle on 09/15/2017
“… “This bill will go a long way in helping to empower our medical professionals to play a proactive role in preventing elder abuse, an epidemic that too often flies under the radar,” bill sponsor Sen. Sue Serino, R-Hyde Park, Dutchess County, said in a statement.
The guidelines will be developed by Office for the Aging, the Department of Health and the Office of Children and Family Services and be available on their websites. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/09/15/ny-installs-stronger-protections-against-elder-abuse/105636838/
By Think Progress on 09/15/2017
“… Transgender people face similar if not higher rates of intimate partner violence compared to cisgender people who are sexual minorities, research shows. A 2014 research article found trans people experienced significantly higher rates of intimate partner violence and sexual assault compared to cisgender people in the LGBTQ community, particularly dating violence and sexual assault. …”
Read the entire article: https://thinkprogress.org/20-transgender-people-have-been-killed-this-year-c2ed32ebad19/
By St Louis Post-Dispatch on 09/14/2017
“… Physicians are in a good position to intervene, but we often do not ask and do not recognize the symptoms or physical signs of a person in an abusive relationship. I agree with routinely asking patients about IPV, and including these issues on a questionnaire (verbally, electronic or on paper) is a good way to screen for IPV. I am in the habit now of telling all new patients that I ask about partner violence since I have seen so many cases. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/health/to-your-good-health/doctors-are-well-positioned-to-screen-for-domestic-violence/article_4e684378-22c3-54c8-b7c0-65be9987f870.html
By Accounting Web on 09/19/2017
“… Education is key. Accountants and tax professionals play vital roles in educating consumers about money matters. And while these professionals may not be the first to see this particular type of fraud, they surely will deal with its backlash. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.accountingweb.com/tax/individuals/tax-pros-can-help-elderly-with-more-financial-education-to-prevent-fraud
By Statesman on 09/18/2017
“… Dan Bezzant, of Ammon, wrote the heartfelt post on Thursday, Sept. 14, along with a photo of his 7-year-old son, Jackson, who has Treacher Collins syndrome. The condition causes underdeveloped facial bones and tissue, causing Jackson to look different from his peers. Bezzant told EastIdahoNews.com that a trio of older boys at school started picking on Jackson at breakfast on Thursday. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/state/idaho/article173952936.html#storylink=cpy
By Montgomery Advertiser on 07/11/2017
“… Children deserve to go about their lives free of unwanted aggression. They need to be able to have a safe learning environment. Bullying can take a terrible toll. It can be disruptive and very harmful. We need consistent policies in place to educate students about its harm and to stop its practice. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/life/2017/07/11/dads-2-dads-bullying-can-take-terrible-toll-kids/467799001/
By Red Deer Express on 07/09/2017
“…The Senior Elder Abuse Program – an initiative spearheaded by the Golden Circle and supported by Family Services, Women’s Outreach and the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee – will soon be opening an elder abuse shelter in Red Deer.
The new shelter will allow victims of elder abuse in Central Alberta to remain in the community and not have to travel to Edmonton and Calgary, while still being protected. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/an-elder-abuse-shelter-is-coming-to-red-deer-in-september/
By Courier Mail on 07/09/2017
“… Mrs Berry, who has a background in nursing and aged care, said more people were speaking up about the issue, and change was starting to happen, particularly with the recent recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commission’s elder abuse report.
UnitingCare Queensland chief executive Anne Cross said its long-term goal was to raise more awareness about the elder abuse issue and to assist with prevention measures. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/people-asked-to-speak-up-to-help-victims-of-elder-abuse/news-story/e7de05648f24df2023ce7668a5cf2053
By Se Missourian on 03/28/2017
“… “We know from years of providing support groups the value of being in a group where individuals have shared experience and mutual support and the support offered by the counselor,” Hill said.
“We thought this was a great opportunity to enhance the service we offer to male clients,” she said. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.semissourian.com/story/2398083.html
