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‘I was embarrassed a woman was doing this to me’ – Male domestic abuse victim lifts lid on shame and stigma
By Sophie Doughty Chronicle Live 02/16/2020 “… And as a man being targeted by a woman, Jonny feared that even if he did speak out he would at best be embarrassed, or at worse not believed or even accused of a crime himself…” Read the entire article: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/i-embarrassed-woman-doing-me-17731145
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Help prevent teen dating violence
By Teresa Clyde – The Goldendale Sentinel 02/12/2020 “… February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), which is a national effort to help raise awareness and educate about dating violence. …” Read the entire article:https://www.goldendalesentinel.com/story/2020/02/12/opinion/help-prevent-teen-dating-violence/12738.html
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Digital Dating Abuse: Many Teens, More Often Boys, Are Being Harassed Online By A Partner
By John Anderer – Study Finds 02/13/2020 “… Study author: “Girls may use more violence on their boyfriends to try to solve their relational problems, while boys may try to constrain their aggressive impulses when trying to negotiate discord with their girlfriends.” …” Read the entire article: https://www.studyfinds.org/digital-dating-abuse-many-teens-more-often-boys-are-being-harassed-online-by-a-partner/
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Texas Teen Defended Classmate from Bullying, Was Fatally Shot Days Later in Alleged Retaliation
By Steve Helling – People 02/10/2020 “… A 16-year-old student in Arlington, Texas, was shot and killed last Thursday, just days after he defended a classmate from an alleged bullying incident at school — and authorities have now arrested the suspected bully and charged him with murder. …” Read the entire article: https://people.com/crime/texas-teen-bullying-fatally-shot-alleged-retaliation/
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Elder abuse: ‘Fastest growing crime in next five years’
By Carolyn Krause – Special to The Oak Ridger 01/31/2020 “…The senior adults include the nation’s 76 million baby boomers, according to the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. Elder abuse victims have a one-third chance of dying sooner than they should, she said…” Read the entire article: https://www.oakridger.com/news/20200131/elder-abuse-fastest-growing-crime-in-next-five-years
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‘See how many people believe you’: Amber Heard taunts Johnny Depp over abuse claims in new leaked audio
By Monica Barton – Newshub 02/07/2020 “…”Tell the world Johnny, tell them: ‘I Johnny Depp, a man, I’m a victim too of domestic violence’… and see how many people believe or side with you,” she says. …” Read the entire article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2020/02/see-how-many-people-believe-you-amber-heard-taunts-johnny-depp-over-abuse-claims-in-new-leaked-audio.html?fbclid=IwAR100tYj26heCYzwwl8WASavzG0tQltvXuvdQh3gULpqr3Eh-EonCrNduj4
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Why Do Male Survivors Of Violence Have To Prove Their Victimization?
By Deepshikha Chakravarti – She The People 02/03/2020 “…If you are a man beaten up by your wife, you will be mercilessly ridiculed. Family or society isn’t sympathetic to men who admit getting harassed and men who dare speak out about their woes are considered ‘unmanly’ because they are the protectors of the family. So,…
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Study: Exercise reduces bullying impacts, except for cyberbullying
By Avery Powell – WCAX3 01/29/2020 “… University of Vermont researchers are finding that exercise can have an impact on the effects of bullying, except for when a child is bullied electronically. A 2015 study by UVM researchers showed a 23% reduction in the odds of children both thinking about suicide and trying to take…
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Elder Financial Abuse ‘A Crime Of The 21st Century’
By Susan Rupe – Advisor News 01/29/2020 “… Victims of elder financial abuse often are reluctant to report the crime out of shame or fear. In addition, many of the perpetrators of these financial crimes are people the victims love or trust, such as family members, making it more difficult to get the victims to…
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A clinic’s ingenious way to help domestic violence victims is sweeping the web
By Bil Browning – LGBTQ Nation 01/28/2020 “… An unknown clinic gives patients an ingenious way to signal they need help to escape domestic abuse. Even better, the sign telling victims what do is LGBTQ inclusive. …” Read the entire article: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/01/clinics-ingenious-way-help-domestic-violence-victims-sweeping-web/
