By Fast Company 06/15/2021
"…Twitter is working on a new feature that will make its users less susceptible to abuse, outrage mobs, and bullies by designing a way for users to “unmention” themselves in other people’s tweets…"
Read the entire article: https://www.fastcompany.com/ 90647254/twitter-is-working- on-unmentions-to-let-you- silence-bullies-and-outrage- mobs
Elder abuse is a human-rights issue
By Montrose Press 06/12/2021
"…World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations…"
Intimate partner violence runs prevalent in LGBTQ community, local organization says
By WTKR 05/11/2021
"…The Samaritan House says 26% of gay men, 37% of bisexual men will experience IPV in their lifetime. Forty-three percent of lesbian women and 61% of bisexual women have also experienced IPV…"
Read the entire article: https://www.wtkr.com/news/ipv- or-intimate-partner-violence- runs-prevalent-in-lbgtq- community
Male survivors of sexual assault and abuse
By Taos News 05/19/2021
"… One of the most under-reported crimes in the U.S. is sexual assault/abuse (SV) of boys and men. Whether because of shame, stigma or self-doubt, most unwanted sexual encounters are not reported – and often, the victims go without support and counseling…"
Joan Dunham’s newly released “Sibling Rivalry” is a sweet children’s tale that carries an important message of the dangers of siblings bullying one another
By PR Web 06/01/2021
"…Matching an important lesson with adorable characters, Dunham hopes to encourage parents, guardians, and educators to be on the look out for any type of bullying behavior and openly discuss the issue with the little ones in their charge…."
Male Teachers Wear Skirts in Solidarity with Student Bullied for Fashion Choices
By Newsweek 06/08/2021
"…Two male teachers decided to start wearing skirts to school in an effort to end bullying and encourage students to express themselves freely with what they wear…"
Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/male- teachers-wear-skirts- solidarity-student-bullied- fashion-choices-1598657
We can all help prevent elder abuse
By Wicked Local 06/08/2021
"…Elder abuse encompasses more than physical or verbal abuse. It includes financial exploitation, emotional abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. Self-neglect is also included; this is the term used when an older adult is unable, or unwilling, to care for themselves in areas of hygiene, nutrition and overall health…"
North Texas Shelter Provides One-of-a-Kind Protection for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
By NBC 06/03/2021
"…Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases related to domestic violence soared. Tarrant County’s Safe Haven said the number of intimate partner homicide victims doubled in 2020. And though many of those involve women, a growing number of domestic violence victims are men…"
Abused Offers Personal Insight into Why Young Male Athletes Don’t Report Abuse – and the True Cost of that Silence
By Finance Yahoo 06/01/2021
"…1 in 6 males have been sexually abused, but this number is likely higher in sports since males are reluctant to report. Research indicates reported cases of male athletes are higher in Canada, Germany, and Sweden; research on U.S. male athletes is still lacking…"
Read the entire article: https://finance.yahoo.com/ news/abused-offers-personal- insight-why-173500663.html? soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw& tsrc=twtr
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
By Lexology 05/03/2021
"…Workplace bullying and harassment is usually a repeated pattern of negative behaviour aimed at a specific person or group. It can also occur however, in isolated, single incidents. The pattern of behaviour is usually intended to intimidate, offend, degrade or humiliate…"
Read the entire article: https://www.lexology.com/ library/detail.aspx?g= 253d0745-9844-4073-aee0- 214f30224476