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Domestic violence campaign could have pitfalls
By Fox21 News 03/16/2016 “…COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A campaign is going around on social media that hopes to help women in abusive relationships let others know they’re in danger, but experts said it may not be the safest option. …” Read the entire article: http://fox21news.com/2016/03/16/domestic-violence-campaign-could-have-pitfalls/
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Helping doctors prevent and detect child abuse: ‘No bruise in an infant is normal’
By Star Tribune 03/14/2016 “…The Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis has received a $2.5 million grant to detect and prevent child abuse, with a new program to help doctors and nurses in the difficult task of differentiating accidental injuries from abuse. …” Read the entire article: http://www.startribune.com/helping-doctors-prevent-and-detect-child-abuse/372000041/
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Black Ribbon NZ Petitions on Behalf of Male Victims
By Scoop 03/13/2016 “… Black Ribbon New Zealand has sent a petition calling for open discussion about the level of support available to male victims of intimate partner violence to the Ministers for Justice and Social Development. …” Read the entire article: http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1603/S00208/black-ribbon-nz-petitions-on-behalf-of-male-victims.htm
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Weirton teens make videos against child abuse
By WTOV9 03/12/2016 “… Local teens are working with a community activist to raise awareness about child abuse through a series of powerful videos. …” Read the entire article: http://wtov9.com/news/local/weirton-teens-make-videos-against-child-abuse
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Eliminating Your Negative Internal Dialogue
By Dr. Phil 04/13/2016 “Your internal dialogue powerfully programs and shapes your self-concept. If you believe you are worthy and strong, you will live up to that truth. The following exercises will help to focus your habits and patterns and hopefully set you free of some of your negative internal dialogue: …” Read the entire…
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YELLOWKNIFE TEACHER RECOGNIZED FOR WORK ON PARTNER VIOLENCE
By My Yellow Knife Now 03/11/2016 “… The award is presented every March as part of National Social Work Month to people who make significant contributions in the field of social work. Fikowski was nominated by her peers for her 14 years of experience in the North, working as a frontline practitioner, educator and researcher.…
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More than 200 attend Bucks’ Crimes Against Children Conference
By The Intelligencer 03/08/2016 “… “There are no federal or state laws prohibiting physical punishment,” said Dr. Maria McColgan, a child abuse pediatrician and director of the Child Protection Program at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. “We’ve outlawed assaults on people, animals, even prisoners. But we still hit children and call it discipline.”…
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It’s time for a ‘new national conversation’ on elder abuse
By Australian Ageing Agenda 03/09/2016 “… Over time, the elderly client’s health deteriorates and they require money for their care, however they find, much to their dismay, that there’s nothing left. Consequently, their quality of life is significantly reduced. …” Read the entire article: http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2016/03/09/its-time-for-a-new-national-conversation-on-elder-abuse/
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Murder of David Edwards ‘tragic proof’ men are also victims of domestic abuse
By Metro 03/08/2016 “… The criminal defence lawyer, 51, was stabbed to death by wife Sharon at their home in Chorley, two months after the pair married in Las Vegas. Edwards, 42, has been jailed for life for his murder. Read the entire article: http://metro.co.uk/2016/03/08/murder-of-david-edwards-tragic-proof-men-are-also-victims-of-domestic-abuse-5740418/#ixzz4300lmLk8
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LAPD’s 1st openly gay officer faces domestic violence charges
By Los Angeles Daily News 03/08/2016 “… The first openly gay Los Angeles police officer is due in court this morning to be arraigned on domestic violence charges. …” Read the entire article: http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20160308/lapds-1st-openly-gay-officer-faces-domestic-violence-charges