Category: News Articles

  • Former Rams, NFL Stars Team Up To Raise Awareness About Child Abuse

    By CBS 01/24/2016 “… Child abuse is one of those things that, sadly, never goes away. But some former LA Rams players and standouts are doing everything they can to try to make sure it does. …” Read the entire article: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/01/24/former-rams-nfl-stars-team-up-to-raise-awareness-about-child-abuse/

  • End domestic violence to save family unit

    By Standard Digital News 01/25/2016 “… Many people are, however, suffering silently. This calls for awareness creation because failure to speak out or report the incidents, will induce more suffering to the individual in the near future. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ureport/story/2000189347/end-domestic-violence-to-save-family-unit

  • There’s one area in Britain where domestic violence against men is much higher than against women

    By Mirror 01/25/2016 “… Nationwide, the majority of fatal domestic abuse cases are killings by current or former partners, including heterosexual and homosexual couples. But the figures also include family members such as siblings and parents – in accordance with the government’s definition of domestic abuse. …” Read the entire article:  http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/theres-one-area-britain-domestic-7242047

  • Therapy that uses storytelling may be key to fighting trauma from bullying, family violence among teenagers

    By University at Buffalo 01/25/2016 “… In search of a less expensive, yet effective, form of therapy, a new study led by University at Buffalo behavioral health researcher Ellen Volpe will investigate the effectiveness of narrative exposure therapy (NET) at treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse among adolescents who have experienced multiple traumas.…

  • There are parts of Britain where more men are killed by women in domestic violence

    By Metro 01/25/2016 “… Male victims of domestic violence are being urged to report their suffering following a rise in the number of men killed by women in the home. …” Read the entire article:  http://metro.co.uk/2016/01/25/there-are-parts-of-britain-where-more-men-are-killed-by-women-in-domestic-violence-5643040/#ixzz3yN0hRLrq

  • Op-Ed: Let’s end child abuse and neglect

    By The Sheridan Press 01/23/2016 “… No one should simply shake their head and sadly lament the horrific story of child neglect that has rocked our community this past week. Instead of passive despair, let this tragic incident serve as a galvanizing call to action for us all to commit to ending child neglect abuse…

  • Male domestic violence deaths become focus in Cornwall

    By BBC News 01/25/2016 “… Nationally, the number of women killed through domestic violence is more than double that of men.But in Cornwall men made up four out of the five most recent victims. …” Read the entire article: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-34696595

  • More research needed to prevent elder abuse

    By Reuters 01/22/2016 “… Maltreatment and abuse have important effects on the health, quality of life and even the lifespan of elderly people, but there is very little evidence on ways to stop it, according to a new research review. …” Read the entire article: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-elderly-maltreatment-idUSKCN0V02MU

  • Dallas’ Family Place plans to open first Texas shelter for battered men

    By The Dallas Morning News 01/19/2016 “… Dallas family violence cases increased by 7 percent last year. But the most stark rise at one local shelter was in the number of battered men needing a temporary place to stay. …” Read the entire article: http://www.dallasnews.com/news/metro/20160119-family-place-planning-one-of-nations-first-shelters-for-battered-men.ece

  • New laws help put teeth in domestic violence prevention

    By Wallowa County Chieftain “… That’s important because felony domestic abuse cases often are pleaded down to misdemeanors when victims decide not to testify, limiting the evidence available to prosecutors as they seek felony charges. …” Read the entire article: http://www.wallowa.com/local_news/20160119/new-laws-help-put-teeth-in-domestic-violence-prevention