Male domestic abuse survivor who almost ‘gave up’ wants others to know help is out there

By Big Issue, 06/27/2024


“…It took years and enormous courage for Max to leave his abuser – and when he did get out, he found there were limited services to help his family and he feared homelessness and financial crisis…”

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When Allegations of Domestic Violence Are Used as a Weapon

By Psychology Today, 06/17/2024


“…As a therapist who works with survivors of domestic abuse, I have a lot of experience working with men who have been victimized by their caregivers or partners, yet are shamed and embarrassed about speaking out due to society’s bias that men cannot be victims of violence or abuse…”

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10-year-old boy dies by suicide, parents blame the school

By 21 Alive News, 05/13/2024


“…His parents say Sammy died by suicide on May 5. According to the family, he was being bullied up until the night he died. They way it started last year in elementary school and continues this year at Greenfield Intermediate School. What started as words, his family says it eventually turned physical…”


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Yes, elder abuse can land you in prison and cost thousands in fines

By The Press-Enterprise, 06/02/2024 


“…As the youngest of the baby boomers turn 60 this year, issues affecting the elderly are sure to become more prominent. One of the most pressing concerns for seniors is elder abuse. As many as 5 million older Americans experience abuse every year, according to the National Council on Aging…”


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LGBTQIA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day is a great time to reflect on inclusion

By The Sector, 05/26/2024


“…May 28, for example, is LGBTQIA+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day, which was inaugurated in Brisbane in 2020 by the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Foundation. Recent findings suggest that Domestic Violence, in an LGBTQIA+ context, is more nuanced than in other sections of society…”


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Brave man tormented over weight and hair by controlling girlfriend slams ‘male-female stigma’ after she avoids jail

By The Sun, 05/31/2024


“…A MAN tormented over his appearance in a horrific campaign of abuse by his controlling girlfriend has slammed her soft sentence. Gareth Jones said he was “disappointed” after Sarah Rigby, 41, avoided jailand believes if she were a man, the outcome would be different…”


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Domestic Violence against men: Using whistle-blowing to address the stigma

By MSN, 06/07/2024


“…Meanwhile, as of 2022, only 12%opens in a new tab or window of the 3.1 million nurses in the U.S. were men — that’s around 372,000 nurses. In other words, achieving gender parity in nursing could address the shortage multiple times over…”


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Bullying: A Serious Threat To Children’s Health

By Rise and Shine, 05/13/2024

“…What is bullying? Bullying involves repeated physical or verbal aggression, threats, or social exclusion inflicted by one or more individuals. It can happen anywhere, including schools, online and even at home…”

Read the entire article: https://riseandshine.childrensnational.org/bullying-a-serious-threat-to-childrens-health/

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Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Texas: Protecting Our Seniors

By The Canadian Record, 05/13/2024

“…Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June is a time dedicated to raising awareness and empowering communities to take action to protect seniors. Every year, thousands of older adults in Texas fall victim to abuse, neglect and financial exploitation…”

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Male sexual abuse charity sees staggering 80% increase in calls following Baby Reindeer release

By Independent, 05/09/2024

“…A male sexual abuse charity has seen a staggering 80 per cent increase in first-time callers since the release of Baby Reindeer. Manchester-based charity We Are Survivors offers support for men, including trans and non-binary individuals, who are survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation...”

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