Monthly Archives: June 2016

financial abuse is a cruel way to control

FINANCIAL ABUSE I am lost. Deserted in my loneliness. I gave so much In my time, Love, nurture, protection, succour. I am lost. The years are gone, Slipped slowly on, Written in the lines on my face, In the faded blue of my eyes, In the stumble of my gait,

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sexual abuse of any type should never be minimised or condoned

All abuse has a damaging impact on victims. The type, extent, and duration of the abuse are some of the factors that determine the level of suffering endured by the victim. I believe that sexual abuse, which breaches the most personal and sacred boundaries has the greatest impact of all,

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some sections of society are more vulnerable to sexual abuse

Family members should be aware of the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse of their elderly relatives. These include being withdrawn, reporting sexual assault, and venereal disease or genital infections. Unexplained genital or anal bleeding, torn, stained or bloody underclothing, and bruises around the breasts or genitals, are also signs

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some segments of society suffer frequent sexual abuse

Certain segments of the population are more vulnerable to sexual abuse. These include prisoners (male and female), homeless women, disabled women, elderly women, and female sex workers (prostitutes). Prisoners are in a powerless situation, and are often preyed upon by those in power. Many have suffered sexual abuse prior to

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