Sentences with phrase «local victims of abuse»

For example, I've joined several faith - based initiatives to assist the local victims of abuse and traveled with others to assist victims of natural disasters.

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The «Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program» (EIFFE Prevention Program) educates healthcare and legal professionals to recognize when their older patients and clients may be vulnerable to or victims of financial abuse, particularly those patients with mild cognitive impairment, and then to refer these at - risk patients to State Securities Regulators, local adult protective services professionals or for further screening and assistance as needed.

Vatican officials failed to take action against a priest accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls in Minnesota despite repeated warnings from a local bishop starting in 2005, attorneys for one of the alleged victims said Monday.

The model was recently the victim of a breach of trust by a local photographer who sought to both physically and verbally abuse her whilst on a shoot (he then did not even bother to pay her for her modeling).

Perusing the index of Origins, the weekly publication of representative documents and speeches compiled by Catholic News Service, our imaginary historian will note, for example, the following initiatives undertaken at the national, diocesan and parish levels in 1994 - 95: providing alternatives to abortion; staffing adoption agencies; conducting adult education courses; addressing African American Catholics» pastoral needs; funding programs to prevent alcohol abuse; implementing a new policy on altar servers and guidelines for the Anointing of the Sick; lobbying for arms control; eliminating asbestos in public housing; supporting the activities of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (227 strong); challenging atheism in American society; establishing base communities (also known as small faith communities); providing aid to war victims in Bosnia; conducting Catholic research in bioethics; publicizing the new Catechism of the Catholic Church; battling child abuse; strengthening the relationship between church and labor unions; and deepening the structures and expressions of collegiality in the local and diocesan church.

We should have a procedures policy in place for when we encounter a domestic abuse case and be aware of the local and national support available for victims.

Remember, though, if you have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child may be the victim of sexual abuse, you must report it immediately to your local child protection agency or the police.

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced it would become the third local Roman Catholic diocese to begin an Independent Compensation and Reconciliation Program to provide monetary settlements to victims of clergy sexual abuse that can no longer be prosecuted.

The Department for Communities and Local Government said it was preparing a response to the Jay report, which noted that many children who were forced to watch abuse taking place were not included in the list of 1,400 direct victims.

We need to hold the line on property taxes, continue helping Superstorm Sandy victims get back in their homes, work to increase aid to our local public schools, and fight the scourge of opioid abuse that has plagued Long Island.

The DCLG said the department was looking to audit local authorities» commissioning of domestic abuse services, «which will give us a robust picture of provision for all victims across England, enable us to assess the impact of our work and identify any gaps in provision.»

«The Human Rights Act and the European convention on human rights have been instrumental in preventing local authorities from snooping on law - abiding families, in removing innocent people from the national DNA database, in preventing rapists from cross-examining their victims in court, in defending the rights of parents to have a say in the medical treatment of their children, in holding local authorities to account where they have failed to protect children from abuse, in protecting the anonymity of journalists» sources, and in upholding the rights of elderly married couples to be cared for together in care homes.»

At the same time, public schools, teachers, and local governments who hold great sway in Albany have in the past opposed the idea of getting rid of the requirement that sex abuse victims file a notice of intent to sue within 90 days of their attacks.

National Children's Alliance is a professional membership organization dedicated to helping local communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient — and put the needs of child victims first.

Mr Lamb's comments came after families of Winterbourne View Hospital abuse victims accused the Government, NHS and local authorities of an «appalling failure» over the rehousing of vulnerable people with disabilities.

«Together with our Department of Social Services, the Child Advocacy Center, the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office, local law enforcement and community partners such as the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, we work diligently all year long to raise awareness of child abuse, prevent its tragic occurrence and support victims.

National Children's Alliance is a professional membership organization dedicated to helping local communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient — and put the needs of child victims first.

National Children's Alliance (NCA) is a national association dedicated to helping local communities respond to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient and put the needs of child victims of abuse first.

NCA is the national authority on multi-disciplinary approaches to supporting child victims of abuse, NCA's purpose is to empower local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse.

As the national authority on multidisciplinary approaches to supporting child victims of abuse, the purpose of National Children's Alliance is to empower local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse.

Mark Brooks, Chairman of ManKind and former parliamentary candidate for Middlesborough South and East Cleveland, asks why the Home Office provides no funding to local authorities for male victims of domestic abuse.

Relatives of victims in several local abuse cases gathered in Niagara Square Friday to rally as part of Child Abuse Awareness Mabuse cases gathered in Niagara Square Friday to rally as part of Child Abuse Awareness MAbuse Awareness Month.

«Whether we're helping victims of bullying take the first step by connecting with a counselor or aiding law enforcement put away criminals abusing children,» says Bennett, «I believe Callyo will have a strong future putting important technology in the hands of local schools and police departments everywhere.»

The «Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program» (EIFFE Prevention Program) educates healthcare and legal professionals to recognize when their older patients and clients may be vulnerable to or victims of financial abuse, particularly those patients with mild cognitive impairment, and then to refer these at - risk patients to State Securities Regulators, local adult protective services professionals or for further screening and assistance as needed.

Whether providing expert advice to the local humane authorities, visiting neglected farm animals, or treating an animal victim of violence, veterinarians are on the front lines of dealing with abuse.

In addition to supporting legislation that improves the way we treat and protect domestic animals and wildlife in Massachusetts, we can all give a voice to the victims of animal cruelty if when we see or suspect animal abuse, we report concerns to local authorities.

Domestic violence and child abuse cost victims, hospitals, state and local government hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

Sally has provided technical assistance, trainings, and facilitation to groups on local, state, and national levels and has co-authored a number of publications including The U Visa: Obtaining Status for Immigrant Victims of Crime (ILRC), The VAWA Manual: Immigration Relief for Abused Immigrants (ILRC), Immigration Benchbook for Juvenile and Family Court Judges (ILRC), and Application of Protection Remedies for Victims of Domestic Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Crime under U.S. Law to Persons Physically Present in the U.S. Territories (Family Violence Prevention Fund).

If you believe that someone you love at a Massachusetts nursing home is the victim of abuse or neglect, you should notify local authorities and contact one of our Boston, Massachusetts nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers right away.

Bachusky was honoured for her contributions to the local community and her passion to work on behalf of victims of domestic abuse.