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Elderly Americans Plagued By Fraud, Survey Finds
By Security @ IT Business on 10/16/2017 “… “These findings starkly illustrate the need to get tough on criminals who target seniors in the belief that they are easy victims,” said Paul Gentile, President and CEO of CCUA. “Protecting the elderly is a top priority of credit unions, and we’re proud to work with state regulators…
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Elder domestic violence focus of annual conference
By KSAT 12 on 09/15/2017 “… “They need to know that they are not alone, there are people who want to help who care and there are ways out. There are, as I said before, there are resources,” Pulley said. …” Read the entire article: https://www.ksat.com/news/elder-domestic-violence-focus-of-annual-conference
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Letters from the Editor: When good men can do nothing
By The Sun Star on 10/17/2017 “… “Male domestic violence charity The ManKind Initiative say that for every three victims of partner abuse, two will be female and one will be male,” wrote Martin Daubney, reporter for The Telegraph. “According to the Office for National Statistics, 2.8 percent of men—500,000 individuals—suffered partner abuse in 2014/15.” …”…
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Jeff Temple Speakers Page
Jeff R. Temple Jeff R. Temple, Ph.D. Specialized Topics: Dating Violence Interpersonal Relationships Adolescent Relationship Abuse Jeff will be bringing his expertise on the topic of Dating Violence. Dr. Temple is a Professor, Licensed Psychologist, and Director of Behavioral Health and Research in the department of Ob/Gyn at the University of Texas Medical Branch. His…
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Tom Thelen Speakers Page
Tom Thelen Tom Thelen Founder of the Victimproof Bulling Prevention Program Specialized Topics: Bullying Prevention Tom Thelen is the Founder of the Victimproof Bullying Prevention Program. As one of America’s top youth motivational speakers, he has spoken at over 500 schools, colleges, and youth organizations. His message helps schools create a positive culture and shows…
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Local lawmakers propose bill package to protect seniors from elder abuse
By Press And Guide on 10/06/2017 “… “We’ve all heard accounts of seniors losing their life savings or home because they thought they could trust a person, or accounts of seniors being mistreated in care facilities,” said Green, who spearheaded the package. “Unfortunately, dishonest individuals often assume senior citizens are vulnerable just because of their age.…
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Bullying harms children’s mental health, but for how long?
By Medical News Today on 10/08/2017 “… A new study in twins – which allowed researchers to control for the impact of shared environmental and genetic factors – looked into the effect of bullying on young children, and whether or not these effects are long-lasting. …” Read the entire article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319647.php
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Guest column: Our most vulnerable deserve the utmost financial protection
By Star Local Media 10/09/2017 “… With over 3 million senior citizens currently residing in Texas and the large baby boomer population aging into retirement, many of us have taken on the responsibility of caring for our elderly parents or relatives. This not only includes making certain they have proper housing, healthcare, and food, but also…
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Domestic Violence Event to Focus on Men
By Afro on 09/28/2017 “… Nationally, one in four women have been domestically abused and one in 13 men have been in the same situation, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The center reports that one in five women will be raped in their…
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Carol Rhonda Burns Speakers Page
Carol Rhonda Burns Carol Rhonda Burns, Ph.D. Specialized Topics: Interpersonal poly-victimization in male populations Mental Health Advanced statistical analysis Carol Rhonda is currently a Ph.D. researcher based at Ulster University. She gained a 1st Class Hons Degree in Social Psychology in 2013 from Ulster and completed a Masters in Research with Distinction (MRes) in 2014. Carol Rhonda…