By KELO 01/28/2016
“… SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) – According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, roughly 7% to 10% percent of all elderly persons experience some kind of abuse or neglect. …”
Plan for Province’s first domestic violence shelter for men
By News Letter 01/28/2016
“… “The DSD provides temporary shelter for males fleeing domestic abuse with the Simon Community, but they can’t take their children. …”
Student Spotlight: Junior advocate creates short film for domestic violence awareness
By The Penn 01/26/2016
“… Wanting to shine a light on this almost taboo topic, Jillian Fields (junior, criminology), along with Vincent “Vinny” Lowerre (sophomore, communications media) and several other IUP students, have created a short film, “Domestic Violence is Not Black and White,” in hopes of raising awareness for the signs of domestic violence. …”
Brokers concerned that senior abuse concerns could lead to costly regulation
By Investment News 01/26/2016
“… Securities regulators of all stripes in 2016 will remain intently focused on the elderly and any potential financial exploitation of older investors. While broker-dealer executives agree about protecting seniors from abusive sales practices, they worry that some regulatory actions could add more cost to their businesses. …”
More men killed by domestic violence in Cornwall
By MarilynStowe.co.uk 01/26/2016
“… Four out of the five most recent victims of domestic violence in Cornwall were men, new figures reveal, giving the county one the highest rates of female-on-male violence in the UK. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.marilynstowe.co.uk/2016/01/26/more-men-killed-by-domestic-violence-in-cornwall/
Barbados police being given increased powers to protect domestic violence victims
By Caribbean360 01/27/2016
“… Police in Barbados will be given powers, under amended domestic violence legislation, to enter premises without warrants and issue emergency protection orders to safeguard victims of domestic abuse. They will also be required to respond every single domestic violence complaint they receive. …”
Knoxville police chief: New bill will help police protect domestic violence victims
By News Channel 9 01/26/2016
“… If this bill becomes law the process would change. Officers responding to a domestic violence situation would be able to ask for an order of protection on behalf of the victim, even if the victim does not request the order. …”
New laws geared to helping victims of domestic violence
By Times Daily 01/24/2016
“…Lauderdale County Assistant District Attorney Angie Hamilton said new domestic violence laws give the accused more time in jail after an arrest, which in turn gives the victims more time to make safety plans. …”
LETTER: Laws needed to protect elderly
By Your West Valley 01/23/2015
“… Elder Abuse and Senior Financial Exploitation has grown to an epidemic problem in Arizona. Nearly 14,000 cases of these heinous crimes against the elderly are reported to the Arizona Adult Department of Protective Services every year. The Arizona elder abuse and fraud problems are getting worse. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.yourwestvalley.com/opinion/article_7df14860-c234-11e5-b771-e7f401614879.html
Increase domestic abuse support services, says charity director
By Wiltshire 01/26/2016
“… INCREASED support services for victims of domestic abuse are needed, says one charity director, as figures reveal domestic violence towards men is on the rise. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/14231198.Increase_domestic_abuse_support_services__says_charity_director/