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LGBT people face discrimination over domestic violence claims, report finds
By The Guardian on 10/18/2016 “…An analysis of almost 2,000 incidents reported to NCAVP member organizations in 2015 found that violence survivors were frequently denied services and treated as criminals when reporting violence. The report comes in the middle of what looks to be the most violent year for transgender women, with 22 reported homicides…
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LGBT Atlanta targets barriers facing domestic violence victims
By Projectq.us on 08/05/2016 “… A first of its kind CDC study in 2010 on intimate partner violence among LGBTQ people revealed that bisexual people experience higher levels of domestic violence than either their gay or straight counterparts. …” Read the entire article: http://www.projectq.us/atlanta/lgbt_atlanta_targets_barriers_facing_domestic_violence_victims
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School bus drivers targeted for LGBT-related bullying program
By Times Union on 12/26/2016 “… Yet researchers are finding that for all their work training educators to combat the problem, school districts often overlook the very people who witness bullying the most: school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians and other support staff. An Albany-based nonprofit is hoping to help fill that gap with a…
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Texas Education Agency Tackles Dating Violence
By TWC News on 12/02/2016 “… The program “Starting the Conversation” aims to help educators and coaches talk to students and athletes about sexual assault. …” Read the entire article: http://www.twcnews.com/tx/austin/news/2016/12/2/texas-education-agency-tackles-dating-violence.html
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Social work professors to research teen dating violence in Myanmar refugee community
By The Shorthorn on 12/05/2016 “…Two social work professors will conduct research to gather more information about teen dating violence in this community, because not very much information exists. …” Read the entire article: http://www.theshorthorn.com/news/social-work-professors-to-research-teen-dating-violence-in-myanmar/article_439a13a8-bb18-11e6-8bac-6bd7450bb19d.html
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Program helps Andress Students Identify, Prevent Dating Violence
By El Paso Herald-Post on 12/09/2016 “…EPISD is working hand-in-hand with the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV) to bring an educational program for students at Andress High School. …” Read the entire article: http://elpasoheraldpost.com/program-helps-andress-students-identify-prevent-dating-violence/
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New law requires Illinois hairdressers to get domestic violence support training
By WBAY.com 12/31/2016 “…The openness has some believing salon workers could help save lives. Starting January 1st, Hain, will be required by law to have special training on how to handle conversations about domestic violence and sexual assault. …” Read the entire article: http://wbay.com/2016/12/31/new-law-requires-illinois-hairdressers-to-get-domestic-violence-support-training/
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KSL TV, File Victim of domestic violence? 11 questions to ask
By KSL.com 12/30/2016 “…In 2015, nearly half of all homicides were linked to domestic violence. That’s higher than normal (47 percent in 2015 versus 32 percent on average). …” Read the entire article: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42732381&nid=148
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Domestic Violence in Russia Could No Longer Be Considered a Crime, Here’s Why That Should Be Concerning to American Women
By Brit+CO on 01/17/2017 “… The proposed bill, which has been nicknamed the “slapping law” by many Russian media outlets, states any familial violence that does not result in injuries requiring hospital treatment or a necessary sick day at work will now be punished merely with a fine or community service after the first offense.…
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Study looks at strategies used by African-American women facing intimate partner violence
By Eurek Alert 01/12/2017 “…African-American women in abusive relationships use a variety of strategies pulled from three general categories to survive intimate partner violence (IPV), according to a new University at Buffalo study recently published in the journal Social Work. …” Read the entire article: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-01/uab-sla011217.php