Trainee police officer faced bullying and racism at work before death, father tells inquest

By Independent, 10/08/24

“…‘My sergeant used to bully me a lot, even if I do correct’. He was completely lost, really. “We loved him so much. The last days before he took his own life he mentioned, ‘I can’t take it, so much pressure on me. There’s no support from anywhere’.”…”

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New study to investigate abuse and mistreatment of older LGBT+ people

By Q News, 10/10/24

“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”

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Tables Turned: Why Black Male IPV Victims Don’t Speak Up

By Word in Black, 08/28/24

“…“When it comes to Black men — who are often among the highest underreported (iPV) groups — reporting that their Black female partner has victimized them is often met with disbelief, shame, minimization, and potential criminalization,” says Domenique Harrison, a licensed mental health professional and founder of The Racial Equity Therapist. …”

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Domestic violence survivor emphasizes the importance of awareness for male victims

By News West 9, 10/05/24

“…When Lex experienced his abuse, resources for men were scarce.  Even Safe Place, a 24-hour emergency shelter and advocacy organization, had no place for him to turn to. “It wasn’t a facility for men, so they had to turn me away,” Lex said. “That was incredibly painful for me, and for them, because you’re just lost, trying to find somebody.” …”

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Oklahoma father who lost his son to suicide shares his story at local schools

By Wbay, 09/25/24

“…A father who lost his son to suicide is sharing his story in local schools this week to help prevent another family from experiencing the same tragedy. Oklahoma native Kirk Smalley is traveling across the U.S., talking to young students about the impacts of bullying and suicide.The presentation was given to the eighth graders at the schools with the idea that they’re the oldest students at the school and the leaders that the younger kids look up to. Smalley is asking those 8th graders to help lead by example. …”

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Mother of Georgia School Shooting Suspect Is Indicted on Elder Abuse Charges

By Cafe Mom, 09/25/24

“…Marcee Gray, the mother of the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been indicted in Ben Hill County, Georgia, accused of taping her then-73-year-old mother to a chair, stealing her phone and damaging her home in November. …”

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‘I’m a gay man who was a victim of domestic abuse – it doesn’t only happen to women’

By Indepedent.co, 09/12/24

“…When comedian James Barr met his ex, he thought he’d finally found his soulmate, but their relationship quickly became a source of constant fear. He tells Helen Coffey about how he found the strength to leave – and why we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer community…”

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Baby Reindeer got it right on men – and victimhood

By Independent, 08/17/24

“…As a male survivor of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, I’ve spent the last 20 years providing specific support for male survivors through the charity I set up nearly 16 years ago, We Are Survivors. I’ve been involved in the development of government policy, strategy and even law. …”

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Domestic and sexual abuse strategy launched.

By BBC, 09/25/24

“…The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy is not solely focused on women, it will attempt to tackle violence against men, children and young people, and intimate partner violence within the LGBTQ+ community. It will also look at issues affecting ethnic minority communities, and abuse suffered by older people and those with disabilities.

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