By Florida Today on 02/28/2017
“…The red flags of dating violence are not always dramatic. Some examples are present in the Violence Wheel, also referred to as the Power & Control Wheel. The violence may occur through intimidation, emotional abuse, manipulation, coercion and threats, jealousy, economic abuse, through children or isolation. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.floridatoday.com/story/life/wellness/2017/02/28/preventing-teen-dating-abuse/98483260/
by usnewsonline on 03/01/2017
“…The bill would update current law that only recognizes violence between spouses, family members, those living together or family members for the purpose of seeking protective orders. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/ohio/articles/2017-03-01/ohio-bill-would-allow-protective-orders-for-dating-violence
By Observer News Online on 02/28/2017
“…Elder abuse is not commonly talked about. But just like child abuse, elder abuse is a problem that needs to be addressed.
There are several types of abuse, including neglect, financial/material exploitation, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.observernewsonline.com/content/elder-abuse-forgotten-problem
By Mirror on 02/28/3017
“…Most victims don’t like to complain. They are of that generation who’ve never complained. And so they’ve endured world wars and financial hardship, held down jobs and brought up families… only to be repaid with pain and terror in their final years. …”
By HRW on 02/24/2017
“…Last year, we interviewed lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth from across Japan and what we heard was harrowing: harassment and violence were common, prompting some bullied kids to drop out of school. Our report shed light on the plight of this often-silenced minority, and how even well-intentioned teachers were ill-equipped to respond to cases of LGBT bullying. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.hrw.org/news/2017/02/24/japan-moves-curb-lgbt-bullying
By health.usnews on 02/21/2017
“..As a professional counselor specializing in adolescence, I have worked with many youth who have been the victims of teen dating violence. I have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact dating violence can have on a teen’s emotional, personal and social development. Teen dating violence has been linked to substance abuse, depression and suicidal thoughts. Whether the abuse is emotional or physical, one thing is certain: The scars can last a lifetime. …”
Read the entire article: http://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2017-02-21/teen-dating-violence-what-parents-and-teens-should-know
By CNBC ON 03/06/2017
“…A recent Metlife study showed that an estimated 3.2 million Americans were victimized by elder financial abuse in 2014. Seniors in the United States lose an estimated $2.9 billion each year to financial abuse. The average victim loses $30,000 in scams or abuse, and 1 in every 10 victims loses more than $100,000. …”
By Who.What.Why on 03/07/2017
“… Not a lot of people know this about shelters, according to Dianna Thompson, SAFE Executive Director:
“It is shocking that you’re pretty much out in the cold if you have a son,” Thompson said. “How is that helpful? And that boy is a victim, too — he’s been witnessing the violence. You’re excluding someone just because he is male? It’s wrong.”
Thompson has received letters from female domestic-violence victims who haven’t been able to escape from their abuser because they have a son who is not welcome in a shelter. …”
Read the entire article: http://whowhatwhy.org/2017/03/07/battered-men-hidden-hurt/
By Independent on 02/23/2017
“…The former glamour model – who has previously fought publicly for women’s rights – criticised Sweden for being “almost too progressive” in its legislation against sexual assault. She defended her friend, the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has been living in Ecuador’s embassy in London since 2012 to avoid extradition to the Scandinavian country. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/pamela-anderson-campaign-men-raple-falsely-accused-julian-assange-charge-friendship-ecuador-a7595551.html
24/7 Wall St on 12/07/2016
“…About 10% of Americans aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse, and in nearly 90% of the cases the abuse is perpetrated by a family member. The most common types of abuse are neglect, emotional/psychological abuse and financial abuse. …”
Read the entire article: http://247wallst.com/economy/2016/12/07/states-with-the-best-and-worst-elder-abuse-protection/
