Digital bullying and exclusion: How to keep our kids emotionally safe while they’re home

By Jodee Blanco – Verizon 03/23/2020
“… For most students, this period of social distancing and the transition to home-based learning will be challenging enough.  For bullied students who were already feeling cut off from the support of their peers, it may sting even more. …”
 
 

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Amber Heard has been exposed as a violent abuser—let’s learn from it

By Sydney Watson – The Post Millennial 03/17/2020
“… Men around the world can relate to this exact scenario. The abuse they suffer at the hands of their wife or girlfriend is not only minimized and ignored, but they are often forced to shoulder the majority of blame and accusations when things get ugly. …”
 

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New research on male domestic violence by the University of Cumbria

By George Lythgoe – The Mail 03/03/2020
“… AN academic instrumental in raising awareness of male domestic abuse is conducting new research that focuses on older males who, according to initial findings, may experience abuse unique to their age. …”
 
 

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Older adults often overlooked, lack supports when fleeing domestic violence, advocate says

By Jennie Russell – CBC News 03/10/2020

“… There is no one profile or description that fits all victims of intimate partner violence, but Michele Markham says the public often envisions young women. She urges people to consider another demographic she says is often overlooked. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/older-adults-fleeing-domestic-violence-supports-1.5491316

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Family Life | Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

By Evelyn Pajaron – Mindanao Times 03/05/2020

“… From these cases, we see that the child’s heart, the situation, and the parents play key roles in stoking or stopping sibling rivalry. So how does one prevent normal children fights from progressing to sibling bullying and full-blown sibling rivalry? …”

Read the entire article: https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/2020/03/06/family-life-dealing-with-sibling-rivalry/

 

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How the new DeVos rules on sexual assault will shock schools — and students

By Politico 03/06/2020

“… The final Title IX rule, anticipated to arrive this month, will invite fury: DeVos has said every survivor must be taken seriously — but also that the accused can’t be presumed guilty. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/06/betsy-devos-school-sexual-assault-rules-122401?fbclid=IwAR0rXz5bw87uMNZJ_jIZZhWlri-mlrHAfyfLN22HxawYc3fPzT3fbOS7QZM

 

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‘Domestic violence against men is real’: Woman walks free from court after car she was driving hit and killed her boyfriend – leaving his shattered mother weeping in rage

By Nic White – Daily Mail 03/01/2020

“… The grieving mother of a young dad killed when he was struck by a car in mysterious circumstances claims courts don’t take domestic violence against men seriously. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8061529/Jari-Wise-hit-killed-car-Huonville-south-Hobart.html

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LGBT leaders take on elder abuse

By Tim Redmond – 48 Hills 03/03/2020

“… he National Center on Elder Abuse reports that one in every 10 seniors is a victim of elder abuse, and although there is no definitive data on the rate of abuse in the LGBT community, those elders “may be at greater risk due to factors such as isolation, health issues, and historical trauma,” a press release from Tom Ammiano and Tim Wolfred notes. …”

Read the entire articlehttps://48hills.org/2020/03/lgbt-leaders-take-on-elder-abuse/

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