By British Psychological Society on 06/13/2017
“…The two researchers surveyed 265 young people of both sexes aged between 11 and 17 who attended the same secondary school in Cambridgeshire. A range of established psychological measures were used, along with researcher generated questions about teenage experiences of abuse and exposure to social media and gaming. …”
Read the entire article:http://beta.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/curbing-intimate-partner-abuse-among-teenagers
By Daily Bulldog 06/13/17
“…Recognizing the signs of abuse or exploitation is hard, especially when the person you’re concerned about is a senior citizen in your community. Do you have an elderly relative, friend, neighbor or even customer that you fear is being abused or exploited? Maybe you have just noticed some changes in an elder’s routine or behavior that seem unusual or concerning, but aren’t sure what to do. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.dailybulldog.com/db/health/the-warning-signs-of-elder-abuse/
By Advocate on 06/01/2017
“…As we begin the Pride season I feel a sense of peace and serenity, reflecting on my journey. I am grateful to be a thriving out gay man living in the city of Chicago, my home since birth. I haven’t always felt this way. In fact, I never thought I’d live to see my 30s, let alone live into my 50s. I’m a survivor of child sexual assault. I am also a survivor of domestic abuse. I experienced mental abuse in my relationship with my second wife. After I came out as gay, I endured relentless mental and physical abuse at the hands of a male partner. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2017/6/01/gay-man-breaks-silence-his-domestic-abuse-horror-story
By Nola on 06/05/2017
“…Once Gov. John Bel Edwards signs the law, police, prosecutors and judges will be able to extend the same protections and penalties to victims and perpetrators of domestic violence regardless of the sex of the victim, the RPEC said in a news release. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.nola.com/northshore/index.ssf/2017/06/tammany_gop_commends_move_to_p.html
By Times Record News on 06/06/2017
“…The dictionary defines a Bully as “a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker”. When I was in school the Bully was the person who you did not mouth-off to or taunt in any way because you knew you would get a knot on your head. They were just the tough guys and an occasional girl. Was I afraid of them – No – I just avoided the situation. Just as long as I did not poke the cage, I was safe. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/opinion/2017/06/06/bullying-severe-cruelty/102549864/
By Barrons on 06/06/2017
“…It requires advisors to report suspected elder abuse to state authorities, and authorizes 15-day delays of fund disbursements.
Texas’ legislature recently passed a bill resembling the NASAA’s model act. It requires brokers to report suspected abuse, and gives legal protection for 10-day delays on disbursement requests. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.barrons.com/articles/theres-progress-in-the-elder-abuse-fight-1496771625
By The Daily Caller on 06/02/2017
“…Anyone who has followed the campus sexual assault debate over the last decade has heard advocates, politicians, and reporters throwing around the disconcerting statistic that 1-in-5 women will be the victim of sexual assault while in college. The number is jarring…but is it truthful? …”
Read the entire article: http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/02/recent-aauw-report-undermines-the-campus-sexual-assault-narrative/
By Livestrong.com on 10/23/2015
“… Abuse in relationships can take many forms, including physical, mental and sexual. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, one in four women has experienced domestic violence. Although physical violence often draws the most attention, mental violence can be just as dangerous. Knowing the signs of mental abuse can help you avoid or escape a harmful relationship, as well as help you recognize if a loved one is being mentally abused. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.livestrong.com/article/128530-signs-mental-abuse/
By Joyful Heart Foundation
“… The statistics around domestic violence are staggering: in the United States, one in every four women experience severe physical violence from an intimate partner at some point in their lifetimes. Over 15 million children witness violence in their homes each year. Most incidents are never reported to the police. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/learn/domestic-violence?gclid=CPar6Z26n9QCFVC4wAod_SsB8Q
By The Norwhich Radical on 05/22/2017
“…Despite it being a fact that men also suffer domestic violence at the hands of women, it seems that this is a taboo subject. Even a search of the internet will reveal little, in comparison to a similar search regarding woman as the victims of domestic violence. When stories of the abuse of men by women are found the numbers of men that are subject to domestic violence vary wildly from site to site and report to report. …”
Read the entire article: https://thenorwichradical.com/2017/05/22/domestic-violence-is-always-violence/
