‘Triggered’: Young Tampa Bay filmmaker focuses on bullying, school shootings, depression

By Fox 13 News 03/23/2021
"…Her film "Triggered" shines a light on the painful battles many teens face, from mental illness to bullying to the fear of school shootings. Walker hopes it gets people talking about difficult topics that are sometimes pushed aside…"

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How to help when you suspect elder abuse

By Pocono Record 03/03/2021
"… Know the signs. Elder abuse can present itself in various forms—physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, financial or material exploitation, neglect, and self-neglect. But elder abuse is not always easy to identify…"

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Exclusive: Violence Against Women Act to offer support to LGBTQ survivors

By NBC News 03/17/2021
"… The House of Representatives passed an amendment Wednesday that would create the first grant program dedicated to supporting LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. …"

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Workplace Bullying: Bullying in the Workplace

By Susan Reeks – Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse 03/10/2021
“…Unfortunately, not everyone plays fair and nice at work. It is important that we protect our employees from demoralizing and unfair treatment in the workplace. Therefore, every single staff member should be aware of bullying, and how destructive it can be to the entire organization.…”

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Elder Abuse: The Movie ‘I Care A Lot’ Can Teach Us How to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

By Stacy Francis – CNBC 03/08/2021
“…Seniors can be financially exploited through various scams such as identity theft, credit card misuse, email schemes, forged checks, stolen jewelry, etc…”

 

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LGBTQ Domestic Violence: House Approves Grant Program for LGBTQ Domestic Violence Victims as Part of Violence Against Women Act

By Gun and Survival 03/19/2021
“…Transgender people also disproportionately experience intimate partner violence and sexual assault, with 47% of transgender people, and 53% of Black trans people, reported experiencing intimate partner violence…”

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Male Domestic Violence: 12,000 Men in Region Report Being Victims of Domestic Abuse

By Thomas Parkes – Express and Star 03/16/2021
“…Covid-19 has also meant many men have been forced to remain in their homes with their abuser, with there being around 40 safe spaces for men and their children to escape to…”

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