By WEBMD on 11/25/2016
“…”These findings indicate that the vast majority of victims of elder abuse pass through the emergency department without the problem being identified,” study senior author Dr. Timothy Platts-Mills, an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine, said in a school news release. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/news/20161125/elder-abuse-often-missed-in-er
By Lima Ohio on 12/05/2016
“…During the winter months of November through January, many people surround themselves with friends and family to celebrate the various holidays. Visits with elderly loved ones like parents, grandparents or special friends are times to be cherished — since for many of us, they don’t happen nearly often enough. …”
Read the entire article: https://limaohio.com/top-stories/217616/marianne-bradshaw-tips-to-look-out-for-elder-abuse
By Broadly on 11/29/2016
“…The survey was made available to members of Teaching Tolerance, a project of the SPLC that aims to diminish hate and prejudice in education and provide “equitable school experiences” to all young people. The survey was reportedly also distributed through a number of other national education organizations, including Facing History and Ourselves, Teaching for Change, Not in Our Schools, the American Federation of Teachers and Rethinking Schools. …”
Read the entire article: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/10000-educators-weigh-in-on-hate-and-bullying-in-schools-since-the-election
BY WWLP on 12/07/2016
“…SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Teachers in Hampden County have more knowledge on how to prevent bullying after the first Safe School Summit with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. …”
Read the entire article: http://wwlp.com/2016/12/07/hampden-county-district-attorney-partnering-with-schools-in-anti-bullying-effort/
By Broadly on 11/27/2016
“…This classic “boys will be boys” dismissal is concerning, says clinical therapist Dr. John V. Caffaro, a researcher at the California School of Professional Psychology and author of Sibling Abuse Trauma. …”
Read the entire article: https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/it-was-definitely-about-power-the-horrendous-hidden-impact-of-sibling-abuse
By Leading Britain’s Conversation on 12/09/2016
“… As a new study shows more and more men are reporting domestic abuse, James opened the phone lines and got this stunning call from David – whose partner subjected him to horrific abuse. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.lbc.co.uk/radio/presenters/james-obrien/dad-abused-by-partner-breaks-silence-to-call-james/
By The Huffington Post on 12/13/2016
“…It’s a claim boldly asserted in local news stories each year: Domestic violence spikes during the holiday season. On the surface, the concept sounds plausible enough ― for many people, holidays are associated with family tension, crowded homes and copious amounts of alcohol. It follows that violence might increase under such stressful circumstances. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/domestic-violence-holidays_us_58406b43e4b017f37fe35634
By BU Today on 11/13/2016
“…Intimate partner violence may be the most widespread form of abuse with the greatest ability to hide in plain sight. In fact, BU researchers say, even many people involved in abusive partner relationships don’t think of the mistreatment as abuse. Yet over the course of a lifetime, one fourth to one third of women in the United States will be abused by an intimate partner. That abuse can take many forms, from sexual exploitation to physical violence to controlling intimidation to hurtful mind games, and it can start at age 11 or 12. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.bu.edu/today/2016/intimate-partner-violence/
By The Trace on 12/14/2016
“… I was like, wait a minute! There was so much death and such violence. Why are we talking about Luther’s stress? …”
Read the entire article: https://www.thetrace.org/2016/12/domestic-violence-articles-what-journalists-can-do-better/
By The Rainbow Times Mass on 12/18/2016
“… I’m really proud of my best bud “Jase,” whom I’ve known all my life. He put in a lot of sweat, tears and hard work to become the self-aware and assured guy that he is today. His story resonates with more than a few of us. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/arent-fully-closet-just-yet-intimate-partner-violence/
