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Bullying alters brain structure, raises risk of mental health problems
By Chiara Townley – Medical News Today 01/06/2019 “…According to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics, between one and three students in the United States report being bullied at school. …” Read the entire article: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324089.php
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Overlooked, But Not Forgotten By This Funder: A Grantmaker Takes on Elder Abuse
By Caitlin Reilly – Inside Philanthropy 01/03/2019 “…The John A. Hartford Foundation recently put up $1.55 million to shine a light on abuse suffered by older Americans. …” Read the entire article: https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2018/1/3/overlooked-but-not-forgotten-by-this-funder-a-grantmaker-takes-on-elder-abuse
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Arrest report released for Las Vegas Judge Stefany Miley accused of domestic violence
By Kristen DeSilva and Kyla Galer – Fox 5 Vegas 12/26/2018 “…District Judge Stefany Miley was arrested over the weekend on a domestic battery charge after she was accused of hitting her adult son, records show. …” Read the entire article: https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/las-vegas-judge-stefany-miley-arrested-on-domestic-violence-charge/article_a784cb56-0963-11e9-a9d0-9b4dd20aee38.html?fbclid=IwAR0O7Nh8lVX9BE6EE_rNHVPwMSHC4kILLSPtQnlmgNKcj4HfZ01lYCYvwFc
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In our opinion: See the faces of Utah homicide victims
By Deseret News 01/08/2019 “…Scrolling through the faces is a powerful exercise as readers contemplate the fact that each untimely death also terminated personal and deep relationships with sisters, brothers, spouses or parents. …” Read the entire article: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900049569/in-our-opinion-see-the-faces-of-domestic-violence.html
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Male victims of domestic abuse urged to speak out
By Jonny Drury – Shropshire Star 12/19/2018 “…A police inspector has urged male victims of domestic violence to come forward and insisted they will be treated the same as female victims. …” Read the entire article: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2018/12/19/male-victims-of-domestic-abuse-urged-to-speak-out/
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Ukraine parliament introduces fines for bullying
By Unian on 12/18/2018 “… The Code of Administrative Offenses is supplemented by Article 173-4, which provides that bullying (harassment), that is, acts of participants in the educational process, which include psychological, physical, economic, and sexual violence, including using electronic communication devices, against a minor or underage person or by such person in relation to other participants…
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Could Elder Abuse Be a Bigger Problem Than First Thought?
By Home Care Daily on 12/10/2018 “… The New England Center for Investigative Reporting conducted a survey in 2017 and determined that elder abuse may actually be a larger problem than at first thought. However, the numbers may be a bit deceptive as APS (Adult Protective Services) investigated over 142,000 cases of reported abuse that ultimately were…
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Program to serve victims of elder abuse
By WTV Bam on 12/14/2018 “… Program Director Laura Sutter says the new Services to Victims of Elder Abuse is supported by a nearly $200,000 grant that has been awarded by the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission. Eligible participants are any victim of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation who are over 60 years of age. Those over 18…
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10 states with the weakest elder-abuse protections
By Investment News on 12/05/2018 “… By the year 2030, one in five adults in the U.S. will be 65 or over, and older individuals are often vulnerable targets for elder financial abuse. According to a recent report by Wallet Hub, here are the states with the weakest elder protections and highest abuse rates. …” Read the…
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Prosecutors DROP assault charges against college swimwear model after she was accused of beating up her boyfriend in her dorm because he wanted to break up
By Daily Mail on 12/14/2018 “… Prosecutors have dropped assault charges against a student model who was accused of attacking her boyfriend because he wanted to break up with her. The attorney for Kathryn Mahoney told DailyMail.com that prosecutors in Connecticut are not going forward with their case against her. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6494519/Prosecutors-DROP-assault-charges-against-college-swimwear-model-Kathryn-Mahoney.html?fbclid=IwAR16_LX1crhrwQEb1IXr1KAT47G0LinRg5xpreYOADUSapumnIlaEuYGdPI
