By WAAY31, 8/5/24

“…Hochberger says bullies target people they see as different or weaker, and says these days one group is especially at risk. “Kids that are from the LGBTQ-plus population – they really experience a lot of bullying and a lot of different kinds of trauma.” She says bullying is often learned behavior, especially when children pick up on their parents’ beliefs and convictions, and act them out against other kids. ..,”

Read the entire article; https://www.waaytv.com/news/back-to-school-bullyproof-kids/article_65707ad4-5323-11ef-bb19-ff7510c87ed5.html

By Taunton Daily Gazette, 7/25/24

“…Nearly one in 10 men in the United States has experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by a partner, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell was arrested Friday after she allegedly bit her husband and attacked him with a crowbar in a domestic dispute. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/local/2024/07/25/domestic-abuse-male-victims-statistics-reasons-help-resources/74524265007/

By Security.org, 06/06/2024

“…Bullying takes on many forms, but today, a new kind of bullying has emerged – cyberbullying. It’s slightly different from what we were used to in our youth, but the consequences are just as grim, if not more. Cyberbullying happens online and digitally…”

Read the entire article: https://www.security.org/resources/cyberbullying-facts-statistics/

By World Health Organization, 06/15/2024

“…Around 1 in 6 people 60 years and older experienced some form of abuse in community settings during the past year. Rates of abuse of older people are high in institutions such as nursing homes and long-term care facilities, with 2 in 3 staff reporting that they have committed abuse in the past year.

Read the entire article: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/abuse-of-older-people

By Phila, 06/21/2024

“…unfortunately, people who identify as LGBTQ+ are at greater risk of sexual and intimate partner violence (IPV) throughout their lives. This is not because LGBTQ+ relationships are more violent or abusive than others. Rather, LGBTQ+ people, like people from other marginalized identities, experience violence and abuse at higher rates related to heightened vulnerability…”

Read the entire article: https://www.phila.gov/2024-06-21-creating-powerful-collaborations-for-safe-lgbtq-relationships/

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…”

Read the entire article: https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/male-survivor-domestic-abuse-survivor-help-for-babys-sake/

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…”

Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202204/when-allegations-of-domestic-violence-are-used-as-a-weapon

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…”

Read the entire article: https://www.21alivenews.com/2024/05/13/10-year-old-boy-dies-by-suicide-parents-blame-school/

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…”

Read the entire article: https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/06/02/yes-elder-abuse-can-land-you-in-prison-and-cost-thousands-in-fines/

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…”

Read the entire article: https://thesector.com.au/2024/05/28/lgbtqia-domestic-violence-awareness-day-is-a-great-time-to-reflect-on-inclusion/