By Toronto Sun 06/24/2016

“Domestic violence is the ugly reality in our midst. It can happen to anyone, and transcends all cultural and economic boundaries. Domestic abuse is considered the dirty little secret in many a household.

And when we think of domestic violence, the female victim immediately comes to mind. It’s hard to wrap our heads around men suffering the same traumas, yet research shows men suffer domestic violence, too. Acccording to the Canadian Women’s Health Network, “there is ample evidence that both genders have capacity for violence…abusers and their victims come from all genders, races, classes, religions, and regions,” and even same-sex relationships. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/23/men-also-suffer-from-domestic-abuse#.V27EPcMjXMw.facebook

By Counter Punch 06/24/2016

“The problem of sexual assault and rape culture on college campuses is a serious one, and an even greater one beyond college campuses. Nevertheless, the recent documentary film The Hunting Ground(2015) is at best problematic and at worst counter-productive in its approaches towards evidence and advocacy. Moreover, progressive journalist Amy Goodman’s persistent and uncritical promotion of the film on Democracy Now! has been equally problematic and troubling, both journalistically and politically. …”

 

Read the entire article at: http://www.counterpunch.org/2016/06/24/rape-culture-the-hunting-ground-and-amy-goodman-a-critical-perspective/

By kctv.com 06/23/2016

Here is a great example of what happens when someone decides to make a difference for an individual in need. On behalf of SAFE, we thank you Roger Henkemeyer.

“GLADSTONE, MO (KCTV) –One Northland man has rallied to help his neighbor during this sweltering heat wave.

‘I think it’s been harder on my dog than anything,’ Larry Crouse said.

For more than a year, Crouse’s AC unit in his Gladstone home has been on the fritz, but to fix it was just too much.

When it hit 100 degrees this week, his neighbor, Roger Henkemeyer, noticed Crouse had no AC running and just the windows raised. And he couldn’t sit back and worry any longer. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.kctv5.com/story/32295377/northland-man-helps-neighbor-sweating-through-dangerous-heat

By A Plus 06/20/2016

“When the Obama administration announced the repeal of the army’s controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in 2011, it was hailed as a win for the LGBT rights movement — gay and lesbian people could now serve their country freely without fear of repercussions.

And how things have changed for the LGBT community since. The drastic shift in public opinion on same-sex marriage seemingly came out of nowhere. In the past few years, a steady majority of Americans have said they supported same-sex marriage and its legalization, a huge change from a mere decade ago, when President George Bush’s re-election campaign touted initiatives banning same-sex marriage. …”

Read the entire article at: http://aplus.com/a/whisper-app-gay-military-members?

By Huffington Post 06/15/2016

“Long before 29-year-old Omar Mateen opened fire in a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and committed the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, he perpetrated a different type of terror — one he kept hidden inside the home.

He beat his wife. 

Sitora Yusifiy, who was married to Mateen for four months, has described him as a cruel and physically violent man. She said that he beat her over things like unfinished laundry, confiscated her paychecks and banned her from speaking to her family — acts that left her feeling isolated, vulnerable and afraid. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/orlando-shooter-domestic-abuse_us_5760536ae4b0e4fe5143f349

By CNN  06/13/2016

“…“That feeling of safety hasn’t been lost; it never truly existed in the first place. There is no safe place for LGBT people in this country or around the world. ” Sen. Geraldine Thompson said about the mass shooting at Pulse, an LGBT nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning were 49 people were killed (50 including the shooter) and 50 or more wounded. The Pulse nightclub shooting is the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/13/opinions/orlando-shooting-no-safe-lgbt-spaces-clay-cane/

By Chronicle Live 06/13/2016

“Win, lose or draw, this summer’s European football tournament in France will not be enjoyed by those that endure abuse in the home, which traditionally rises during major sporting events.

So in a bid to crack down on potential crimes, Northumbria Police has today launched its “Let’s blow the whistle on domestic abuse” to raise awareness. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/euro-2016-police-launch-domestic-11465989

By EurekAlert 06/09/2016

“Toronto, ON – A new study by the University of Toronto (U of T), found the lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among adults who had been exposed to chronic parental domestic violence during childhood was 17.3% compared to 2.3% among those without this childhood adversity. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-06/uot-lfb060916.php

By BBC 06/09/2016

“The first north Wales refuge for men fleeing domestic abuse has opened in Flintshire.

It is only the second men’s refuge to open in Wales, with the other in Monmouthshire.

The two-bed, £35,000 pilot facility will open for 12 months initially.

As well as emergency safe accommodation, men will be able to access legal advice, specialist counselling and therapeutic group work. 

The project, run by the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU), was created in “direct response” to victims. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-36487791

By KJRH.com 06/09/2016

“WAGONER, Okla.- Five days after being found in deplorable conditions, one elderly man is finally starting to recover.

Robert Sloan was found inside his home with more than 30 animals and covered in feces, unable to take care of himself.

His son, Michael Sloan, 58, was arrested not long after on complaints of elderly abuse and animal cruelty.

After being taken to a hospital, Robert Sloan is in a nursing home and is in good spirits and health. Fortunately, the dogs and cats he was found with are also on the mend. …”

Read the entire article at: http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/wagoner-man-arrested-on-elderly-abuse-animal-hoarding-complaints