By Michelle Homer – KHOU 10/05/20
“… October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a campaign to prevent the problem and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. …”
Savvy Senior – How to Recognize and Stop Elder Abuse in the COVID Era
By Tri-County Sentry 10/01/20
“… Only 1-in-14 cases of elder abuse ever get reported to the authorities because victims are usually too afraid, too embarrassed, too helpless or too trusting to call for help. …”
Read the entire article: https://tricountysentry.com/
OPINION: Why people don’t report cases of LGBT+ sexual assault
By J L Russell — Thomson Reuters Foundation News 09/30/2020
“… These barriers include the survivors’ fears of outing themselves to friends and family who may not accept them, as well as fear of homophobia from the counselors they might go to for help. …"
Read the entire article: https://news.trust.org/item/
Spotlight on male domestic abuse
By Reshma Ragooonath – Cayman Compass 09/29/20
“… However, he said he discovered that as he tried to seek help and support to leave his abusive relationship, there were few or no resources available to him or others like him. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.caymancompass.com/
Department of Education Title IX Policy Changes To Take Effect
By Conor Dorn – The University News 09/14/2020
“… DeVos has been a strong proponent of the updated regulations, arguing that they protect the due process of both the accuser and the accused…”
Read the entire article: https://unewsonline.com/2020/
Virtual Harassment in the Workplace: How Bullying and Misconduct Moves Online
By David Rice – HR Exchange Network 09/14/2020
“… On the contrary, the remote workplace has already seen an uptick in cyberbullying and virtual harassment. …”
Recognizing Elder Abuse in Cancer Care
By Susan Moench – Oncology Nurse Advisor 09/15/2020
“… It is critical to escalate awareness of this societal phenomenon such that assessment initiatives are implemented broadly within cancer care…”
Department of Aging calls for needed update to Older Adults Protective Services Act
By NCPA 09/21/2020
“… The findings of this study reinforce the urgent need for the General Assembly to update the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) to strengthen protections against financial exploitation of older adults. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.northcentralpa.
Men with nowhere to turn
By Haylee Gleeson – ABC News 08/31/2020
“… There are rising concerns male victims of domestic violence in Australia are unable to access crucial support. And the coronavirus crisis may be making things worse. …”
Elder Abuse: Groundbreaking Research Identifies Suspicious Injury Patterns
By Health Leaders 08/14/2020
“… Elder abuse is difficult to identify, but recent research shows injury patterns that are indicative of elder abuse rather than unintentional injury. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.