Bill would expand protections for more survivors, victims of domestic abuse in SC

Written by SAFE on March 15, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Mary Green – Live 5 News, 03/11/2022

“…The part of the bill that changes the language from “a male and female who are cohabiting or formerly have cohabited” to “persons who are cohabiting or formerly have cohabited” is to conform with the 2017 South Carolina Supreme Court ruling in Doe v. State, in which the court found that part of the code is unconstitutional because it excludes same-sex relationships…”

Read the entire article: https://www.live5news.com/2022/03/12/bill-would-expand-protections-more-survivors-victims-domestic-abuse-sc/

Lawmakers Need to Bring Female-on-Female Domestic Violence Out of the Closet

Written by SAFE on March 15, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Edward E. Bartlett – CNS News, 03/11/2022

“…With the federal Violence Against Women Act currently being considered in Congress, one would expect that all forms of domestic violence, including female-on-female abuse, would be the focus of vigorous debate. But it’s not…”

Read the entire article: https://cnsnews.com/commentary/edward-e-bartlett/lawmakers-need-bring-female-female-domestic-violence-out-closet

“That never happens here”: Sexual and gender-based violence against men, boys and/including LGBTIQ+ people in humanitarian settings

Written by SAFE on March 15, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Relief Web, 02/03/2022

“… Alongside cisgender women and girls, more needs to be done to protect men, boys and/including LGBTIQ+ people at risk of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in humanitarian settings, says a new report by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross…”

Read the entire article: https://reliefweb.int/report/world/never-happens-here-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-against-men-boys-andincluding

Ex-pub bouncer Savanna Brockhill shows NO remorse in first jail interview after conviction for sadistically murdering Star Hobson, two, as she tells of her cushy life in prison with woodland view – and vows to APPEAL

Written by SAFE on February 2, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Daily Mail Online, 01/21/2022

“… I have spent weeks investigating the story behind this appalling act, the culmination of innumerable torturous attacks on Star, and I imagined Savanna Brockhill would now be cowering remorsefully in her cell at Styal prison, in Cheshire, where she is serving life with a minimum term of 25 years…”

Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10428751/No-words-remorse-Star-Hobsons-sadistic-murderer-vows-Im-going-appeal.html

How to spot signs and report elder abuse

Written by SAFE on February 2, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Mandy Hrach – FOX13, 01/12/2022

“…If you have a loved one in a nursing home or another caretaker, Taylor said it’s important to be aware of the warning sign of abuse. Pay attention to any kind of major weight loss that may occur. You can also look to see if there’s bruises, any broken bones and if you get reports of unknown falls…”

Read the entire article: https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/local/how-spot-signs-report-elder-abuse/6OFAR3GQSNBYBLUVA44UR55CQ4/

Back to the Drawing Board: Catherine Lhamon Seeks to Amend Title IX Regulations, Again

Written by SAFE on February 1, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Teresa Manning – NAS, 01/13/2022

“… Last month, Catherine Lhamon, the Education Department’s assistant secretary for the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which administers Title IX, announced her plans to start the formal rule-making process to amend Title IX regulations…”

Read the entire article: https://www.nas.org/blogs/article/back-to-the-drawing-board-catherine-lhamon-seeks-to-amend-title-ix-regulations-again?utm_source=NAS+Email+General&utm_campaign=8392ba1c05-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_11_16_04_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_407924b2a9-8392ba1c05-42033609

Calls to male sexual abuse helpline doubled in 2021

Written by SAFE on February 1, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By BBC, 01/10/2022

“…It’s estimated as many as one in six men have been sexually abused or assaulted but very few ask for help, according to Neil. He says it’s encouraging to see more male victims come forward for support, and credits programmes like the recent BBC One Drama Four Lives for raising awareness…”

Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-59900107

Stop Saying Men Are More Responsible for Domestic Violence Than Women

Written by SAFE on February 1, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Rachel Alexander – Townhall, 01/19/2022

“…the UN ran a global campaign this winter titled, “Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now!” The description of the drive made frequent references to “violence against women and girls,” but did not include any mention of “violence against men and boys.”…”

Read the entire article: https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2022/01/19/stop-saying-men-are-more-responsible-for-domestic-violence-than-women-n2601997

Surge in Elder Abuse Fueled by Pandemic

Written by SAFE on January 10, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Medscape, 01/04/2022

"…Social isolation, stay-at-home measures, and staff shortages at long-term care facilities have been implicated in the sharp increase in elder abuse cases during the COVID-19 pandemic…"

Read the entire article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/965969

Domestic violence also happens in same-sex relationships, says Calgary survivor

Written by SAFE on January 10, 2022. Posted in News Articles

By Yahoo News, 12/19/2021

"… According to a 2019 Statistics Canada report, Canada had 651,484 police-reported incidents of intimate partner violence from 2009 to 2017 — three per cent of which involved same-sex partners…"

Read the entire article: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/domestic-violence-happens-same-sex-120000790.html