Raising awareness of elder abuse

By Itemonline on 11/07/2016

“…While Pop was fortunate, many elderly are not. They suffer in silence, the victims of elder abuse, most commonly preyed upon by their loved ones. Elder abuse takes many forms, but the vast majority of cases involve adult children taking advantage of their frail parents. …”

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How to recognize domestic violence

By The Tribune on 10/25/2016

“…Domestic violence is pervasive. According to statistics compiled by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 20 Americans are physically abused by intimate partners every minute, equating to more than 10 million men and women each year. One out of every 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of physical intimate partner violence within their lifetimes. The cost of domestic violence exceeds $8.3 billion per year. …”

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Challenging Preconceptions: When Men Experience Domestic Violence

By The Huffington Post on 11/23/2016

“… There’s just one problem with this image: real life is far more complicated. Yes, the majority of domestic violence victims are women – that greater upper body strength does make a difference – but many more men than you may think find themselves trapped in abusive relationships. …”

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2 Studies That Prove Domestic Violence Is an LGBT Issue

By Advocate on 09/14/2014

“…Myths about domestic violence, victims’ fear and shame, a silence that stems from a desire not to harm perceptions of the LGBT community — all these together contribute to making the problem invisible to others. Many people who are suffering either don’t realize that they’re in a terrible situation or don’t know where to go or who to tell. They wonder who will listen, who will believe them. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.advocate.com/crime/2014/09/04/2-studies-prove-domestic-violence-lgbt-issue

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Hope Solo loses bid to have domestic violence case thrown out

By Los Angeles Times on 07/08/2016

“…Hope Solo he record-setting goalkeeper for the U.S. women’s soccer team, has lost her bid to have a two-year domestic violence case thrown out of court, setting the stage for a trial in Washington state, according to Seattle TV station KOMO. …”

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Teen boy accused of killing 13-year-old sister after mother finds body at home

By Los Angeles Times on 07/20/2016

“..14-year-old boy in Rocklin killed his younger sister Tuesday morning and left her body in her bedroom, where it was discovered by their mother, according to local media reports. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-rocklin-girl-killed-teen-arrested-mother-finds-body-20160720-snap-story.html

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