Cuts led to loss of expertise in domestic violence cases

By The Guardian 03/16/2016

“…Your article headed “Why is domestic violence not taken seriously in court?” (9 March) quoted Vera Baird QC who believes that judges and magistrates need training in dealing with domestic violence sentencing and understanding the needs for these offences. …”

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Helping doctors prevent and detect child abuse: ‘No bruise in an infant is normal’

By Star Tribune 03/14/2016

“…The Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis has received a $2.5 million grant to detect and prevent child abuse, with a new program to help doctors and nurses in the difficult task of differentiating accidental injuries from abuse. …”

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Eliminating Your Negative Internal Dialogue

By Dr. Phil 04/13/2016

“Your internal dialogue powerfully programs and shapes your self-concept. If you believe you are worthy and strong, you will live up to that truth. The following exercises will help to focus your habits and patterns and hopefully set you free of some of your negative internal dialogue: …”

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YELLOWKNIFE TEACHER RECOGNIZED FOR WORK ON PARTNER VIOLENCE

By My Yellow Knife Now 03/11/2016

“… The award is presented every March as part of National Social Work Month to people who make significant contributions in the field of social work. Fikowski was nominated by her peers for her 14 years of experience in the North, working as a frontline practitioner, educator and researcher. …”

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More than 200 attend Bucks’ Crimes Against Children Conference

By The Intelligencer 03/08/2016

“… “There are no federal or state laws prohibiting physical punishment,” said Dr. Maria McColgan, a child abuse pediatrician and director of the Child Protection Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. “We’ve outlawed assaults on people, animals, even prisoners. But we still hit children and call it discipline.” …”

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It’s time for a ‘new national conversation’ on elder abuse

By Australian Ageing Agenda 03/09/2016

“… Over time, the elderly client’s health deteriorates and they require money for their care, however they find, much to their dismay, that there’s nothing left. Consequently, their quality of life is significantly reduced. …”

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Murder of David Edwards ‘tragic proof’ men are also victims of domestic abuse

By Metro 03/08/2016

“… The criminal defence lawyer, 51, was stabbed to death by wife Sharon at their home in Chorley, two months after the pair married in Las Vegas. Edwards, 42, has been jailed for life for his murder.

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