Silence. Secrecy. Shame. Changing the narrative of gendered violence

Written by SAFE on December 7, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Odessa Hamilton – LSE Business Review 12/07/2021

"…Let us not ignite a battle of the sexes. Not all men are perpetrators. Not all perpetrators are men. Equally, victimization is not exclusive to women. Irrespective of the gendered configuration, domestic violence is a violation of human rights…"

Read the entire article: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/conviction-overturned-in-1981-rape-of-author-alice-sebold

How automation can help male abuse victims

Written by SAFE on December 7, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Healthcare Global 11/29/2021

"…It is commonly cited that women and girls are disproportionately the victims of sexual violence in conflict, but more recently, this notion is increasingly coming under challenge with the past decade indicating a growing number of male abuse victims…"

Read the entire article: https://healthcareglobal.com/technology-and-ai/how-automation-can-help-male-abuse-victims

No, Your Children Hitting Each Other Is Not ‘Normal’

Written by SAFE on December 7, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Dr. Lisa Kaplin – Your Tango 12/03/2021

"…These are forms of sibling abuse, not "rivalry".Letting your children hit each other is not teaching them to get along; it's teaching them to use violence against loved ones to get what they want…"

Read the entire article: https://www.yourtango.com/experts/dr-lisa-kaplin/no-your-children-hitting-each-other-not-normal

3 Toxic Sibling Relationship Dynamics

Written by SAFE on November 16, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Imi Lo – Psychology Today 11/02/2021

"…When there is sibling abuse, the polarised dynamic involves a Bully and their victim, the Silenced One. For the Bully, being able to get away with aggression and even abuse is not a blessing…"

Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/living-emotional-intensity/202111/3-toxic-sibling-relationship-dynamics

NC’s domestic violence law excludes LGBTQ survivors. That must change.

Written by SAFE on November 16, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Satana Deberry – Charlotte Observer 10/20/2021

"…Members of the LGBTQ community are disproportionately victims of violent crime and often face higher levels of domestic violence. Yet state law defines domestic violence according to the relationship between parties, including “persons of opposite-sex who are in a dating relationship or have been.”…"

Read the entire article: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article255123237.html

Power of attorney misuse is not simply a civil issue, it’s elder abuse

Written by SAFE on November 16, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Chunk Slemp – Roanoke 11/12/2021

"…According to the National Center on Aging, approximately one in ten Americans over the age of 60 has experienced some form of elder abuse. The term “elder abuse” includes crimes of violence, instances of neglect, and fraud or financial exploitation targeting incapacitated adults, vulnerable persons and senior citizens…"

Read the entire article: https://roanoke.com/opinion/columnists/slemp-power-of-attorney-misuse-is-not-simply-a-civil-issue-it-s-elder-abuse/article_39c5fd92-40ba-11ec-9153-b374f105d911.html

‘My son did not deserve this’ | Kentucky mom has message for everyone after son killed by wife

Written by SAFE on November 16, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Gabrielle Harmon – WHAS11 10/28/2021

"…A Breckinridge County family is speaking out after a man was killed by his wife, saying more people need to know men are victims of domestic violence too…"

Read the entire article: https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/kentucky-domestic-violence-prevention-men/417-d9892946-7ff6-480e-9993-cbd9e5642493

International Men’s Day

Written by SAFE on November 16, 2021. Posted in News Articles

"…On November 19 International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being…"

Read more here: https://internationalmensday.com

Meta’s latest transparency report details bullying on Facebook and Instagram

Written by SAFE on November 10, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By News Chant USA, 11/09/2021

"… Facebook has shared new statistics on the quantity of bullying, hate speech and harassment on its platform. The new numbers, launched with the company’s latest quarterly transparency studies, come as Meta faces rising scrutiny over its skill to guard customers and implement its insurance policies adequately world wide…"

Read the entire article: https://us.newschant.com/technology/metas-latest-transparency-report-details-bullying-on-facebook-and-instagram/

Sibling Bullying Leads To Mental Health Struggles Later In Life

Written by SAFE on November 10, 2021. Posted in News Articles

By Ashley Wehrli – Moms 10/17/2021

"… When a sibling bullies another, parents can often shrug it off as just normal sibling arguments and bickering, but it can have lasting impacts on a child. According to Medical Xpress, a study was done that shows that sibling bullying is associated with poor mental health outcomes years later…"

Read the entire article: https://www.moms.com/sibling-bullying-leads-mental-health-struggles-later-life/