By KMUW WICHITA on 01/05/2017
“… Current state law prohibits financial abuse against older people but not physical abuse. The proposed legislation would expand the definition of criminal mistreatment to include physical injury, unreasonable confinement or unreasonable punishment. …”
Read the entire article: http://kmuw.org/post/proposal-strengthen-laws-against-elder-abuse-headed-kansas-legislature
By BBC News on 11/20/2017
“… A man who escaped from his abusive wife and moved into a refuge said it got to the point where he was “too frightened to leave the house”.
The man, who does not wish to be named, spent six months in the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit in Shotton, Flintshire. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-42045801
By The Record-Courier on 01/06/2017
“… Nevada law now recognizes that as people age and become subject to disabling conditions and frailty, they are less likely to stand up to intimidation and bullying or recognize manipulative acts. Elder abuse is a crime under Nevada law and punishes abusers for intentional abuse and exploitation as well as neglect. The law protects the vulnerable and those 60 years of age or older acts that would result in personal injury, death, or financial loss. Unfortunately, it is most often the people trusted to be caregivers that cause the abuse. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.recordcourier.com/news/local/dont-let-the-abuse-continue/
By Wane on 01/07/2017
“… An Ohio schools district changed its policies concerning bullying, but its superintendent hasn’t directly said whether those changes were influenced by the 2017 suicide of an 8-year-old boy who was reportedly bullied. …”
Read the entire article: http://wane.com/2018/01/07/school-district-changes-bullying-policy-after-child-suicide/
By YKA on 12/20/2017
“… Social media is a virtual society, which is very wide. It bridges the gap between one end of the world and the other in no time. Social media platforms are very much interesting and very easy. Not only the youth but also the old and the kids using it frequently shows the love for social media in society. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2017/12/noplace4hate-online-bullying-hates-abuses-and-threats-on-extreme-need-to-counter/
By Help Save Our Sons on 12/29/2017
“… is a list of documented false accusations by college females. This list demonstrates why constitutional due process is essential during Title IX sex hearings. …”
Read the entire article: http://helpsaveoursons.com/looking-back-campus-rape-hoaxes-false-accusations-how-many/
By Hollywood Reporter on 12/21/2017
“… Rolling Stone, the storied magazine covering youth culture, had two significant developments on Wednesday. The first was news that Jann Wenner was selling his stake to Variety owner Jay Penske in a deal that reportedly values the publication at $100 million. But there’s more. In New York federal court, Rolling Stone also wrapped up the last remaining piece of litigation emanating from its controversial and since retracted 2014 article about the gang rape of a freshman identified as “Jackie” at a University of Virginia campus fraternity. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/rolling-stone-settles-last-remaining-lawsuit-uva-rape-story-1069880
By Sea Coast Online on 12/28/2017
“… In a case that began last March with negligent homicide indictments in an elder neglect case, the deceased’s granddaughter has been found guilty, while her daughter awaits trial in January. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20171228/top-stories-of-17-conviction-in-exeter-elder-neglect-death
By The Canberra Times on 12/31/2017
“… Cyberbullying and online grooming are becoming major issues in the ACT and more widely. As cyber safety educator, Ms Butler teaches children about them and the dangers of being online.
“I attend primary schools to deliver the Think U Know program to years five and six,” Ms Butler said. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/act-policing-liaison-officers-address-elder-abuse-youth-crime-and-online-grooming-20171223-h09px7.html
By Metro on 12/31/2017
“… Other shows which prompted calls included Holby City, with 6,455 viewers calling the helpline for information after storylines which highlighted bullying, LGBT domestic abuse, organ transplant, cancer and bereavement. …”
Read the entire article: http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/31/bbc-dramas-three-girls-apple-tree-yard-prompted-huge-numbers-helpline-calls-7193182/?ito=cbshare
