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Domestic Violence Occurs Mostly Against Women, But Men Are Victims As Well In Coral Springs And Across The Nation
By Tap Into 01/09/2021 "… Based on the violence against women survey reported in an article on WebMd, women who do the abusing are more likely to attack their male victims by throwing something, kicking or biting, hitting them with an object, and threatening them with a knife, or actually using a knife. …" Read…
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Queer victims of domestic violence are finally protected by law in all 50 states after historic court ruling
By Pink News 01/04/2021 "… North Carolina had been the only state that did not offer equal protection to queer people in same-sex relationships – but that changed in a court ruling delivered Thursday (31 December). …" Read the entire article: https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/01/04/domestic-violence-north-carolina-united-states-court-of-appeals-lesbian-gay/
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Elder abuse education poster campaign launched
By Shoreline Beacon 01/11/2021 "… With calls to the provincial Seniors Safety Line up 300 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new elder abuse poster campaign provides information and support through the Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention (GBEAP) – a subcommittee of Violence Prevention Grey Bruce. …" Read the entire article: https://www.shorelinebeacon.com/news/local-news/elder-abuse-education-poster-campaign-launched
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Hints From Heloise: Bullying can follow kids anywhere
By The Washington Post 01/11/2021 "… Back in the day, bullying and intimidation by kids and classmates used to stop the minute a child stepped off the school bus in the afternoon. Today though, with social media, it can perpetuate. …" Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/advice/hints-from-heloise-bullying-can-follow-kids-anywhere/2021/01/10/8f2e77e0-49ea-11eb-839a-cf4ba7b7c48c_story.html
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Most women who commit family violence turn to verbal abuse, report finds
By The Guardian 01/12/2021 "… Australian researchers say women most often use force when threatened and they take responsibility for their actions…" Read the entire article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jan/13/most-women-who-commit-family-violence-turn-to-verbal-abuse-report-finds
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Police launch video to highlight male victims of domestic abuse
By North Yorkshire Police 12/14/2021 "… North Yorkshire Police's Safeguarding Team have today launched a video to raise awareness of the fact that men can be victims of domestic abuse. …" Read the entire article: https://northyorkshire.police.uk/news/police-launch-video-to-highlight-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse/
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Putting a stop to workplace bullying
By Caitlin McCafferty 11/12/20 “… Workplace bullying is defined as repeated mistreatment of an individual. “It’s a true form of abusive conduct,” Supernor said. Bullying can be verbal, physical, or social and can occur in many forms…” Read the entire article: https://www.dvm360.com/view/putting-a-stop-to-workplace-bullying
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Savvy Senior: Importance remains in recognizing, stopping elder abuse during COVID-19
By Jim Miller 11/15/2020 "… 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. The term “elder abuse” is defined as intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes or can…
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LGBT domestic violence: ‘He held me under hot water’
By BBC News 11/10/20 “… LGBT people suffering domestic abuse often don't identify themselves as victims, leading them to suffer in silence. …" Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-54818111
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Are there helplines for male domestic abuse survivors?
By The Gay UK 11/07/2020 "… Millions of people unable to leave their homes due to new lockdown restricions enacted by the government, but it’s important to remember, that if you’re or you know someone who is in danger from someone you or they live with, that there are resources to help. …" Read the…
