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Cassie Jaye on #MeToo: ‘Falsely Accused People Are Victims, Too’
By Breitbart on 02/14/2018 “… “We all need to recognize that falsely accused people are victims, too,” said Cassie Jaye of persons — mostly men — who are falsely accused of committing sexual misconduct. She made her comments within a broader discussion on feminism and associated #MeToo narratives. …” Read the entire article: http://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/02/14/cassie-jaye-on-metoo-falsely-accused-people-are-victims-too/
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Wake County nonprofit assists victims of domestic violence
By WRAL “… Statistics show one in three women will be a victim of domestic assault or sexual abuse in their lifetime. One in four men will be a victim. Last year, 79 people died as a result of domestic violence in North Carolina. And this year, in the last two months, six people died in…
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High-risk domestic abuse cases up by 20 per cent
By Jersey Evening Post on 01/30/2018 “… ‘Domestic abuse happens across the board and we know that males are less likely to report it. In Jersey we are slightly above the UK for males reporting domestic abuse, but only slightly.’ …” Read the enitre article: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2018/01/30/high-risk-domestic-abuse-cases-up-by-20-per-cent/
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The role of cognitive decline in financial elder abuse, and what we can do about it
By Whyy on 02/19/2018 “…. Anyone who has experienced the pain of watching a friend or loved one suffer from dementia knows that it is a thief, robbing people of their identity, independence and, ultimately, their lives. ….” Read the entire article: https://whyy.org/articles/role-cognitive-decline-financial-elder-abuse-can/
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The Legal Fight Against Cyber-Bullying
By Law on 02/19/2018 “… In last week’s Law Journal, our firm contributed an article defining the new law on cyber-harassment. In this edition, let’s discuss another escalating problem that is similar to cyber-harassment—cyber-bullying. …” Read the entire article: https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/sites/njlawjournal/2018/02/19/the-legal-fight-against-cyber-bullying/
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Know the warning signs
By The Star on 02/10/2018 “… While February is known for Valentine’s Day and the hearts and flowers that come with the observance, it also is a time used to draw attention to teen dating violence. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month aims to shine a spotlight on the issue and help put an end to teen…
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1 IN 5 SENIORS FALL PREY TO FINANCIAL SCAMS
By Daily Interlake on 02/11/2018 “… Today’s senior citizens were raised to be polite and trustworthy. Many of them have worked most of their lives, have a home that’s paid off and money in their savings accounts. A lot of older people also pride themselves on having excellent credit. …” Read the entire article: http://www.dailyinterlake.com/local_news/20180211/1_in_5_seniors_fall_prey_to_financial_scams
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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
By The Rogersville Review on 02/12/2018 “… Though the topic of relationship abuse is usually avoided in our society, especially for our youth, the grim reality is 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience relationship violence in their lifetime, and all of us can expect to be in an unhealthy relationship at some…
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Sibling bullying makes psychotic disorders three times more likely
By Eurek Alert on 02/12/2018 “… Led by Professor Dieter Wolke (senior author) at Warwick’s Department of Psychology, this is the first study to explore the relationship between sibling bullying and the development of psychotic disorders. ….” Read the entire article: https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-02/uow-sbm021218.php
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Families of elder abuse victims call for change at Senate hearing
By KARE on 02/12/2018 “… ST. PAUL, Minn. – Mary held up a picture of her father’s leg, though it no longer looked like a leg. She told lawmakers how her dad had been taken to an assisted living facility after an injury. She said his wounds were always bandaged and the family was asked to…
