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How to spot signs of elder abuse and abusive caregivers, and get help
By North Jersey on 04/03/2018 “… As few as 1 in 14 cases of abuse are reported, according to a study published by the National Research Council, though Adult Protective Services agency data shows more people are reporting abuse. Here are how to spot the signs of elder abuse and a caregiver who may be…
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College student pleads guilty to lying about rape on campus
By New York Post on 03/27/2018 “… Mary Zolkowski, 21, admitted in court Tuesday that she lied to authorities about being raped by a stranger in the parking lot of Delta College in Bay City, according to MLive. …” Read the entire article: https://nypost.com/2018/03/27/college-student-pleads-guilty-to-lying-about-rape-on-campus/
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PC Ryan Canning rape evidence ‘withheld by police’
By BBC on 03/26/2018 “… The 44-year-old’s lawyer, high court advocate Kevin Hopper, said Devon and Cornwall Police’s actions were either “professionally negligent” or “corrupt” and called for an inquiry. …” Read the entire article: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-43544025
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Motivational speaker talks about bullying and how to react to it
By The Courier Express on 03/26/2018 “… “When another students takes control, when another student tries to dominate them, tries to manipulate and control and take power over them, that’s bullying,” he said. …” Read the entire article: http://www.thecourierexpress.com/news/motivational-speaker-talks-about-bullying-and-how-to-react-to/article_fab89c41-58a0-5112-a3a5-2dce1eadb09d.html
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Letter: We need to have zero tolerance for bullying
By In Forum on 03/24/2018 “… A zero tolerance policy is enforced for weapons, so a zero tolerance policy for bullying needs to be enforced as well. Are words weapons, too, especially when used to degrade someone? …” Read the entire article: https://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4422485-letter-we-need-have-zero-tolerance-bullying
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Tackling financial abuse of the elderly
By Law Gazette on 03/26/2018 “… The figures revealed that between January 2013 and June 2017 a total of 12,968 safeguarding records – official reports where the CQC is alerted to and has investigated allegations of financial abuse – were made to the commission. …” Read the entire article: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/tackling-financial-abuse-of-the-elderly/5065379.article
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Toronto’s first shelter for male victims of domestic abuse opens: a concrete sign of acknowledgement for a long-denied reality
By The Post Millennial on 03/26/2018 “… Some years ago, motivated by the deluge of personal stories I received once I started writing sympathetically about male victims of partner violence, I asked a male friend, presenting as a victim of partner abuse, to approach several different social service organizations for help. He was politely informed at…
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Compelling play tackling domestic violence against men coming to Dundalk’s An Táin
By Dundalk Democrat on 03/27/2018 “… The play is a “truly compelling new play tackling the taboo subject of domestic violence, particularly against men,” according to Linda McConville, the Front of House and Marketing Officer of An Táin Arts Centre. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/home/304675/compelling-play-tackling-domestic-violence-against-men-coming-to-dundalks-an-tain.html
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How to protect the elderly from financial abuse
By FT Adviser on 03/27/2018 “… The Court of Protection makes decisions for individuals lacking mental capacity in terms of their health and welfare as well as their property and financial affairs. …” Read the eentire article: https://www.ftadviser.com/pensions/2018/03/27/financial-abuse-and-how-to-protect-the-elderly/?page=2
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Senior Scams: A ‘New Friend’ May Signal a Big Problem
By Kiplinger on 03/13/2018 “… Your elderly mother has a new best friend who accompanies her everywhere. She has always been frugal but now lavishes pricey gifts on her new pal. And although you used to speak with her every few days, she never seems to answer your calls anymore. …” Read the entire article: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T048-C000-S004-senior-scams-a-new-friend-may-signal-a-big-problem.html?rid=SYN-google-editors-picks
