By Statesman on 09/18/2017

“… Dan Bezzant, of Ammon, wrote the heartfelt post on Thursday, Sept. 14, along with a photo of his 7-year-old son, Jackson, who has Treacher Collins syndrome. The condition causes underdeveloped facial bones and tissue, causing Jackson to look different from his peers. Bezzant told EastIdahoNews.com that a trio of older boys at school started picking on Jackson at breakfast on Thursday. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/state/idaho/article173952936.html#storylink=cpy

By Montgomery Advertiser on 07/11/2017

“… Children deserve to go about their lives free of unwanted aggression. They need to be able to have a safe learning environment. Bullying can take a terrible toll. It can be disruptive and very harmful. We need consistent policies in place to educate students about its harm and to stop its practice. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/life/2017/07/11/dads-2-dads-bullying-can-take-terrible-toll-kids/467799001/

By Red Deer Express on 07/09/2017

“…The Senior Elder Abuse Program – an initiative spearheaded by the Golden Circle and supported by Family Services, Women’s Outreach and the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee – will soon be opening an elder abuse shelter in Red Deer.

The new shelter will allow victims of elder abuse in Central Alberta to remain in the community and not have to travel to Edmonton and Calgary, while still being protected. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.reddeerexpress.com/news/an-elder-abuse-shelter-is-coming-to-red-deer-in-september/

By Courier Mail on 07/09/2017

“… Mrs Berry, who has a background in nursing and aged care, said more people were speaking up about the issue, and change was starting to happen, particularly with the recent recommendations from the Australian Law Reform Commission’s elder abuse report.

UnitingCare Queensland chief executive Anne Cross said its long-term goal was to raise more awareness about the elder abuse issue and to assist with prevention measures. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/people-asked-to-speak-up-to-help-victims-of-elder-abuse/news-story/e7de05648f24df2023ce7668a5cf2053

By Se Missourian on 03/28/2017

“… “We know from years of providing support groups the value of being in a group where individuals have shared experience and mutual support and the support offered by the counselor,” Hill said. 

“We thought this was a great opportunity to enhance the service we offer to male clients,” she said. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.semissourian.com/story/2398083.html

By Theet on 07/09/2017

“…In particular, she said that one in four women, one in seven men and one in three teens are victims.

Crawford noted that given the statistics, “it’s really hard” not to come across someone on any given day who has been or is currently impacted by domestic violence. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.theet.com/news/free/domestic-and-relationship-violence-a-public-health-issue-experts-encourage/article_9cff6bcd-add2-58d3-ad4d-c07806d2a34d.html

By Bustle on 06/28/2017

“…The Taylor House Domestic Violence Shelter for Men opened in Batesville, Arkansas earlier this year, becoming what is believed to be the country’s first and only registered shelter specifically for male victims of domestic abuse. Family Violence Prevention is the Batesville-area nonprofit organization responsible for opening the shelter. “Many people do not realize that domestic violence also affects men,” said Patty Duncan, Family Violence Prevention’s executive director, in an interview with Arkansas Online. In addition to the shelter, the organization also runs a 24/7 hotline men can call if they are experiencing domestic abuse. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.bustle.com/p/the-countrys-first-shelter-for-male-domestic-violence-survivors-sheds-light-on-dangerous-misconceptions-about-abuse-66995

By Irish Times on 06/28/2017

“…The story came to mind when a gerontology specialist took issue recently in his Irish Times column with the tolerance of casual ageism. “While huge sensitivity is taken with terminology relating to race and gender preference, it remains open season for attitudes and descriptors related to ageing,” wrote Prof Des O’Neill. When he suggested “an absolute ban on the word ‘elderly’”, ears shot up. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/kathy-sheridan-elderly-is-just-a-word-sometimes-the-wrong-one-1.3135856

By News and Sentinel on 06/29/2017

“…In fact, the researchers estimated a lifetime cost of $2.2 billion in the form of increased health care, crime and productivity loss. Keep in mind, experience with or exposure to domestic violence can mean simply witnessing a physically, sexually or psychologically violent act. The damage is still done. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/2017/06/children-everyone-has-role-in-turning-tide-of-violence/

By The Telegraph on 06/30/2017

“…The figures show that the number of cases involving adults – usually elderly or disabled – has risen from 4,194 in 2013/14 to 5,615 in 2015/16 – an increase of 33 per cent. Meanwhile, cases involving children have also risen, with 7,906 reports in 2015/16 – an increase of four per cent in two  years. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/30/soaring-abuse-elderly-amid-warnings-care-system-disintegrating/