Connecticut Family Extra: Bully In The Family

Written by SAFE on May 21, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Sarah Cody – WTNH 05/14/2019

“… Wolke also said those who were victims of bullying at home were at twice the risk of developing depression, anxiety and self-harm. Bullies were triple the risk of developing mental health problems, even as serious as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.ksfr.org/post/sibling-bullying-underestimated-severe-problem

New State BOE member says he won’t tolerate bullying

Written by SAFE on May 21, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Tiffany Thompson – WGXA 05/21/2019

“… According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, one out of every five students reports they’ve been bullied. And 33% of students who reported being bullied in school say they were a victim of it once or twice a month during the school year. …”

Read the entire article: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/new-state-boe-member-says-he-wont-tolerate-bullying

Elder abuse warning signs: Here’s what Michigan’s Attorney General says you need to look for

Written by SAFE on May 21, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Jennifer Ann Wilson – WXYZ 05/17/2019

“… The 2 most common complaints the AG’s office investigates regarding senior living facilities are: emotional and physical abuse, financial exploitation. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.wxyz.com/news/elder-abuse-warning-signs-heres-what-michigans-attorney-general-says-you-need-to-look-for

‘Men suffer their abuse in silence’ – Hotline for male victims of domestic violence launched

Written by SAFE on May 21, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Gabija Gataveckaite – Independent.ie 05/20/2019

“… Only 5 percent of male domestic abuse victims report incidents to the gardaí, according to research from the National Crime Agency. Launched by the Men’s Development Network, the hotline aims to support up to 5,000 calls a year from male victims of domestic abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/men-suffer-their-abuse-in-silence-hotline-for-male-victims-of-domestic-violence-launched-38129017.html

California Senate committee hides opposition to bill against campus due process

Written by SAFE on May 7, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Greg Piper – The College Fix 04/18/2019

“… In a letter shared with The College Fix, FACE Co-President Cynthia Garrett said her group distributed the opposition letter “in person throughout the Senate” March 20 and emailed it to “every senator” March 31. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.thecollegefix.com/california-senator-hides-opposition-to-her-bill-against-campus-due-process/

Older Americans Month: What is elder abuse?

Written by SAFE on May 7, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Cathy Thomas Brownfield – Salem News 05/06/2019

“… Every year FRC provides information relating to Older Americans Month which is observed during the month of May. As I read reliable resources regarding elder abuse, I learned that there are diverse definitions for the term “elder abuse.” …”

Read the entire article: http://www.salemnews.net/opinion/local-columns/2019/05/older-americans-month%E2%80%88what-is-elder-abuse/

It happens to us too: Abuse and sexual assault in LGBTQ relationships

Written by SAFE on May 7, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Oluwatomike Bali – MSU Reporter 04/11/2019

“… As part of the sexual assault awareness month, the LGBT Center and VARP hosted an event called “It happens to us too”. The purpose of this event is to shed more light and raise awareness on domestic violence and sexual assault in the LGBTQ community. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.msureporter.com/2019/04/11/it-happens-to-us-too-abuse-and-sexual-assault-in-lgbtq-relationships/

How does bullying affect your child?

Written by SAFE on May 7, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By The Health Site 05/03/2019

“… A new study reveals that bullying in teenage can cause mental disorder in victims in their mid-20s. Here are the other side-effects of bullying you need to be aware of as a parent. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.thehealthsite.com/parenting/how-does-bullying-affect-your-child-664818/

Males are sexual assault victims too

Written by SAFE on May 7, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By Clifford Skarstedt – The Peterborough Examiner 05/03/2019

“… The John Howard Society of Peterborough’s Healing from Within program assists male victims of sexual assault in healing from the abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/9337056-males-are-sexual-assault-victims-too/

School Bullying’s Impact Can Last a Lifetime: Study

Written by SAFE on April 30, 2019. Posted in News Articles

By US News on 04/26/2019

“… New research warns that victims of teenage bullying face a 40% greater risk for mental health problems by the time they hit their mid-20s. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-04-26/school-bullyings-impact-can-last-a-lifetime-study