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By Tom Kerr 10/15/2020 “… According to the U.S. Department of Justice, one of the most under-reported crimes in America is spousal abuse, particularly female on male domestic violence. …” Read the entire article: https://missoulian.com/opinion/columnists/domestic-violence-crosses-gender-lines/article_8afc1e65-cc72-5967-989b-7355dfa7b686.html

By Jerald Helland – Daily Chronicle 10/10/2020 “… Elder abuse is on the rise in America and individuals living with dementia are particularly susceptible. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as many as 62% of the 5.8 million Americans living with dementia experience psychological abuse, and as many as one-fourth have been physically abused.  …” Read the entire…

By Kellie Miller – WTVY 10/13/2020 “…October is national bullying prevention month! Schools, communities and organizations across the nation are encouraged to raise awareness and help children of all ages understand the consequences of bullying. …" Read the entire article: https://www.wtvy.com/2020/10/13/national-bullying-prevention-month-common-signs-and-symptoms-among-students/  

By Stephanie Gaines-Bryant – WTOP 10/12/2020 “… When police arrive at the scene of a domestic violence call involving two gay men, though, in many instances, law enforcement has a hard time identifying the primary aggressor. …” Read the entire article: https://wtop.com/lifestyle/2020/10/why-domestic-violence-in-lgbtq-communities-could-result-in-victims-becoming-revictimized/  

By Fiona McWhirter -The Royal Gazette 10/09/2020 "… Tina Laws also highlighted the need for family and friends to show their support to sufferers of both sexes as she marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is marked in the United States every October. …" Read the entire article: https://www.royalgazette.com/other/news/article/20201009/men-encouraged-to-speak-out-about-domestic-abuse/  

By Shirah Matsuzawa – KTVB 10/08/2020 "… One in four men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner and one in seven men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. …" Read the entire article: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/health/mental-health/hello-idaho/domestic-violence-male-awareness-month-abuse-resources-help-relationships/277-76b887da-b02d-4971-aed5-61e860ffbfee  

By Kalie Marantette – WLNS 10/01/2020 “ …‘Usually it’s one in three or one in four women, and one in six men, and one in two LGBTQ’ said executive director for End Violent Encounters, also known as EVE, Brigitte Gurden. …” Read the entire article: https://www.wlns.com/news/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month-advocates-survivors-and-more-come-to-capitol-for-rally/  

By Michelle Homer – KHOU 10/05/20 “… October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, a campaign to prevent the problem and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. …” Read the entire article: https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/october-is-national-bullying-awareness-prevention-month/285-8c240c0e-ec76-40cb-847b-972ae421222a

By Tri-County Sentry 10/01/20 “… Only 1-in-14 cases of elder abuse ever get reported to the authorities because victims are usually too afraid, too embarrassed, too helpless or too trusting to call for help. …” Read the entire article: https://tricountysentry.com/Article/Index/d56f0c90-eff6-43df-84e4-1d6135fe295e    

By J L Russell — Thomson Reuters Foundation News 09/30/2020 “… These barriers include the survivors’ fears of outing themselves to friends and family who may not accept them, as well as fear of homophobia from the counselors they might go to for help. …" Read the entire article: https://news.trust.org/item/20200930161635-tf0vm/