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More than 10% of older adults at risk of elder abuse by James Dean, Aug 17, 2021 “…More than 1 in 10 older adults in New York state – over 360,000 people – may become victims of elder mistreatment over the next decade, estimates a first-of-its-kind study by collaborators from Cornell and the University of…

By JD Supra 06/24/2021 "…Many attorneys, parents and institution administrators advocated in favor of the live hearings, citing increased fairness and protection of students’ due process rights…" Read the entire article: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/public-hearings-on-title-ix-raise-6294315/

By Spectrum Local News 05/26/2021 "…New York state lawmakers on Wednesday gave final passage to a bill creating a nine-member commission to address cyberbullying in the state…"  Read the entire article:  https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/ny-state-of-politics/2021/05/26/lawmakers-approve-panel-to-study-cyberbullying-

By Iowa Capital Dispatch 06/09/2021   "…A judge has dismissed a fine against an Iowa nursing home for the sexual assault of a resident, stating the home could not have foreseen the attacker would go after a man rather than the women he previously preyed upon…" Read the entire article: https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2021/06/09/judge-nursing-home-not-at-fault-for-sexual-assault-due-to-victims-status-as-a-male/

By BK Reader 06/22/2021   "…A new project designed to empower and assist LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault navigate the criminal justice system by providing culturally competent and trauma-informed support has been launched in Brooklyn…" Read the entire article:  https://bkreader.com/2021/06/22/new-program-launched-in-bk-for-lgbtq-survivors-of-domestic-violence-sexual-assault/  

By News 5 Cleveland 06/24/2021 "… The survivors are mostly male athletes, including Olympians, UFC champions, and NFL players who allege they were groped, fondled, and even drugged and raped by Dr. Richard Strauss. OSU's own investigation revealed the school ignored complaints for years…" Read the entire article:  https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/investigations/betrayed-how-ohio-failed-hundreds-of-male-athletes-abused-by-osus-dr-richard-strauss

By The New York Times 06/17/2021 "…  Some people laughed, and my son was clearly mortified. I felt frozen and unsure of what to do. And that feeling has lasted all week: I haven’t raised the issue with my son for fear of further embarrassing him, but I want him to know that I’m here…

By The Courier-Herald 06/07/2021 "…Barriers to accessing services increase the risk for undocumented people, people with disabilities, children, members of BIPOC communities who feel unsafe interacting with law enforcement, and LGBTQ people, particularly members of the trans community, who face difficulties accessing gender-appropriate shelter services…" Read the entire article: https://www.courierherald.com/life/supporting-survivors-of-domestic-violence-during-covid-19-public-health-insider/

By ABC Everyday 06/15/2021 "…Sibling maltreatment is often overlooked because 'fighting' is considered common in siblings. But when does normal rivalry cross over into bullying?…" Read the entire article: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/when-does-sibling-rivalry-turn-into-sibling-abuse/100190314

By Katherine Darke Schmitt 06/15/2021 "…Every June 15, the Nation commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In this video message, OVC Acting Director Katherine Darke Schmitt discusses OVC's efforts to ensure that victims of elder abuse and financial exploitation are connected with trauma-informed services and helpful resources that protect the safety and confidentiality of victims…"…