By Spectrum Local News 05/26/2021
"…New York state lawmakers on Wednesday gave final passage to a bill creating a nine-member commission to address cyberbullying in the state…"
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Nursing home not at fault for sexual assault due to victim’s status as a male
By Iowa Capital Dispatch 06/09/2021
"…A judge has dismissed a fine against an Iowa nursing home for the sexual assault of a resident, stating the home could not have foreseen the attacker would go after a man rather than the women he previously preyed upon…"
New Program Launched in BK for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
By BK Reader 06/22/2021
"…A new project designed to empower and assist LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault navigate the criminal justice system by providing culturally competent and trauma-informed support has been launched in Brooklyn…"
How Ohio failed hundreds of male athletes abused by OSU’s Dr. Richard Strauss
By News 5 Cleveland 06/24/2021
"… The survivors are mostly male athletes, including Olympians, UFC champions, and NFL players who allege they were groped, fondled, and even drugged and raped by Dr. Richard Strauss. OSU's own investigation revealed the school ignored complaints for years…"
My Son Is Being Bullied, and I Don’t Know What to Do
By The New York Times 06/17/2021
"… Some people laughed, and my son was clearly mortified. I felt frozen and unsure of what to do. And that feeling has lasted all week: I haven’t raised the issue with my son for fear of further embarrassing him, but I want him to know that I’m here for him…"
Read the entire article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/
Supporting survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19
By The Courier-Herald 06/07/2021
"…Barriers to accessing services increase the risk for undocumented people, people with disabilities, children, members of BIPOC communities who feel unsafe interacting with law enforcement, and LGBTQ people, particularly members of the trans community, who face difficulties accessing gender-appropriate shelter services…"
Sibling rivalry or sibling abuse? The warning signs for parents
By ABC Everyday 06/15/2021
"…Sibling maltreatment is often overlooked because 'fighting' is considered common in siblings. But when does normal rivalry cross over into bullying?…"
Read the entire article: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/when-does-sibling-rivalry-turn-into-sibling-abuse/100190314
OVC Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By Katherine Darke Schmitt 06/15/2021
"…Every June 15, the Nation commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this video message, OVC Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt discusses OVC's efforts to ensure that victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation are connected with trauma-informed services and helpful resources that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims…"
Read the entire article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB1C6_qJsME
24 hours around Hagley Park: Advocate walking to help male victims of domestic abuse
By Stuff 06/16/2021
"…“I know that women and children do get abused in relationships. – I don’t want to take any help away from them. I just want to see more help available for males,” McPaike said…"
Thoughts From the Public on Title IX
By Inside Higher Ed 06/08/2021
"…On the first of five days of comment hearings, speakers advocated for and against changes to the Title IX regulations made by former secretary of education Betsy DeVos…"
Read the entire article: https://www.insidehighered.