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German states announce new hotline for male victims of domestic violence
By DW 04/22/2020 “… The hotline, specifically for men, can be used by male victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence, but also those by those who are at risk of other kinds of violence. Examples include victims of stalking and arranged marriage. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-states-announce-new-hotline-for-male-victims-of-domestic-violence/a-53209399
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Talking with your children about cyberbullying during pandemic
By Ashley Wheeler – KJRH 04/03/2020 “… Expert say now is the time to talk with your child about cyberbullying. Kids and technology is nothing new, but with kids home all day with phones and on the internet, there is an increased risk of cyberbullying. …” Read the entire article: https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/talking-with-your-children-about-cyberbullying-during-pandemic
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UK cases of domestic abuse by female family members double
By Gregory Robinson – The Guardian 04/14/2020 “… Abuse from a sibling is also less likely to be reported because of the fear of retaliation from the perpetrator, or because they may be unable to recognise the difference between abuse and “acceptable” sibling aggression. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/apr/14/uk-cinderella-domestic-abuse-female-family-members
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Seniors targeted in coronavirus scams
By Sam McGriskin – The Post Millennial 04/18/2020 “… Seniors are one of the populations most affected by coronavirus pandemic and now they are also the target of scammers attempting to prey on people while they are vulnerable. The government is working to support people who are most impacted by the virus but scammers…
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Coronavirus restrictions highlight LGBTQ domestic abuse crisis
By Finbarr Toesland – NBC News 04/17/2020 “… While many of the same methods of control used by heterosexual domestic abusers are also used by LGBTQ abusers, those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer face unique forms of manipulation related to their sexual orientation or gender identity. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/coronavirus-restrictions-highlight-lgbtq-domestic-abuse-crisis-n1186376
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Charity Calls for Services for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
By Mike Gilmore – FM104 04/11/2020 “… Domestic abuse charity, Men’s Aid, is expressing concern over the lack of services available for male victims during the pandemic. Recent figures suggest that one in seven men experience some form of domestic abuse. …” Read the entire article: https://www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-news/charity-calls-for-services-for-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse/
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Make Internet Safety a Priority for Your Family
By Luke Fitzpatrick – Legal Reader 03/31/2020 “…Teaching kids from an early age how to respectfully treat not only others but themselves on the Internet will go a long way towards making the Internet a safer space for children and adults alike. …” Read the entire article: https://www.legalreader.com/make-internet-safety-a-priority-for-your-family/
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Coronavirus Is No Excuse to Delay the Education Department’s New Title IX Regulations
By Justin Dillon & KC Johnson – National Review 03/30/2020 “… DeVos’s proposed rule would ensure basic rights for accused students — notice, access to evidence, a live hearing, and the ability to have a lawyer or advocate cross-examine adverse witnesses — that are often or almost always absent in the current Title IX process…
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4 things to do if your younger kid bullies his older sibling
By Asiaone 03/27/2020 “… You might think it is funny, perhaps cute, to watch your immature three-year-old push his taller, larger, more capable sister off her chair so that he can sit there himself, but it is not funny. …” Read the entire article: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/4-things-do-if-your-younger-kid-bullies-his-older-sibling
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Part 1: Financial Abuse Steals Billions from Seniors Each Year
By Carla Fried – Rate 03/29/2020 “… There are many ways to build a line of defense that will make it less likely you, or an elderly parent or loved one, will fall prey to scams. In this installment, I’ll cover advice for people in their 50s and 60s on how to start building protections…
