"…Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) Area Agency on Aging encourages everyone to stay connected with the elders in their lives, to be aware of the warning signs of elder abuse, and to speak up if you suspect an elder is being victimized. Elder abuse is not OK and we all need to be vigilant year-round. …"

Read the entire article: https://www.swtimes.com/lifestyle/20201027/elder-abuse-is-not-ok

 

"… One out of every five students (20.2 %) report being bullied at school, according to research released in 2019 by the National Center for Education Statistics. That’s down from 28 percent in 2005, the year the U.S. Department of Education began collecting data on bullying. …"

Read the entire article: https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/what-bullying-looks-like-statistically-and-how-can-it-be-fixed/article_1ba40398-1327-11eb-92fe-4725abfabac1.html

 

"… The plan is to provide a temporary home for abused men who are often ashamed to speak up, feel they have no one to turn to and are scared they will lose custody of their children. …"

Read the entire article: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/daughters-loss-inspires-shelter-for-male-domestic-abuse-victims.826993

 

"… According to figures released by Kent Police, a total of 4,520 domestic abuse reports from men were made to the force during the peak of lockdown between March and August – 544 more than the same time period last year. …"

Read the entire article: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/i-was-in-a-war-zone-during-my-marriage-236123/

 

"… Similarly, sibling aggression was identified with the following question: “When you were growing up, did your siblings ever hit you? Was that never, rarely, sometimes, or often?” …"

Read the entire article: https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/mood-disorders/depressive-disorder/childhood-intrafamilial-aggression-peer-bullying-linked-to-adult-depression/

"… October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Mental health experts say online abuse can have longer-lasting effects than in-person bullying. …"

Read the entire article: https://kslnewsradio.com/1935213/cyber-bullying-leaves-a-permanent-footprint/

 

"… Among the most silent—and consistently preyed upon—victims are the elderly and vulnerable adult populations. In Utah, financial exploitation is the most commonly reported form of abuse for this group and caregiver neglect is the second most alleged form. …"

Read the entire article: https://www.ksl.com/article/50031020/dept-of-aging-needs-survey-responders-to-help-understand-elder-abuse-in-utah

 

"… LGBTQ people were yesterday urged to seek help if they became victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence at the hands of partners. …"

Read the entire article: https://www.royalgazette.com/campaigns/news/article/20201016/drive-to-cut-lgbtq-domestic-violence-and-abuse/

 

“… According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one of the most under-reported crimes in America is spousal abuse, particularly female on male domestic violence. …”

Read the entire article: https://missoulian.com/opinion/columnists/domestic-violence-crosses-gender-lines/article_8afc1e65-cc72-5967-989b-7355dfa7b686.html

“… Elder abuse is on the rise in America and individuals living with dementia are particularly susceptible. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as many as 62% of the 5.8 million Americans living with dementia experience psychological abuse, and as many as one-fourth have been physically abused.  …”

Read the entire article: https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/09/23/letter-elder-abuse-is-on-the-rise/a9hlnxi/