SAFE Newsletter 06/18/2019

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Male Victims of Domestic Violence

Male victims of domestic violence often suffer in silence By Health 24 06/16/2019 "... They found that fears of not being believed or being accused of abuse were factors in not seeking help. Embarrassment and feeling "less of a man" were reported to be other barriers. ..."

Bullying

Mom claims 11-year-old son attempted suicide after bullying by teachers  By KSNT.com 06/17/2019 "Attorney Michael Oppenheimer is representing four families that are suing Chicago Public Schools. He says an 11-year-old boy tried to kill himself in February after being bullied by students and teachers and now has severe brain damage and is unable to breathe on his own. The boy's mother says her complaints were ignored."

Elder Abuse

3 7% of Potential Elder Abuse Cases Aren’t Reported to Law Enforcement   By Amy Rock - Campus Safety 06/17/2019 "... Additionally, the report found state agencies often failed to report their findings to local law enforcement. In fact, Jarmon said in five states where nursing home inspectors did investigate and substantiate cases of abuse, “97% of those had not been reported to local law enforcement as required.” ..."

Sibling Abuse

The Bully in the Bunk Bed, When Aggression Goes Beyond Sibling Rivalry By Kalah Siegel - Youth Today 06/11/2019 "... But now psychologists and youth professionals are also focusing on the bullying that can happen within families, between siblings, and finding that this phenomenon is surprisingly common and just as harmful, if not more. ..."

LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence

Barriers to Safety: Domestic violence in the LGBT community By Alexis Goree - Idaho News 06/11/2019 "... When it comes to domestic violence, statistics will tell you it does not discriminate. And in the LGBT community, abuse often goes unreported. ..."

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