About a third of employees have faced bullying at work – here’s how to recognize and deal with it

You’d call the police if a stranger in public did what many bullies at work get away with. 2 researchers who study workplace violence describe the widespread phenomenon.

Deborah Circo, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Nebraska Omaha • conversation
Feb. 7, 2024 • ~9 min

Elder abuse comes in many forms – appropriate Adult Protective Services referrals can help reduce mistreatment

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights the increasing population of older adults around the world and the accompanying rise in elder mistreatment.

Marian Liu, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
June 14, 2022 • ~6 min

What is family estrangement? A relationship expert describes the problem and research agenda

There is a common misconception that family estrangement is a particular event or outcome. Rather, it’s often based on ongoing issues.

Kristina Scharp, Assistant professor, Department of Communication, University of Washington • conversation
Oct. 14, 2021 • ~8 min

Coronavirus lockdown measures may be putting older adults at greater risk of abuse

Safety measures put in place to protect older people from contracting COVID-19 may also be placing them at greater risk of experiencing abuse.

Michaela Rogers, University of Sheffield • conversation
May 11, 2020 • ~7 min

There’s a name for Trump playing down the threat and failing to take action against the virus: Institutional betrayal

Our government, suggest the authors, risks traumatizing its citizens with its failure to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Joan M. Cook, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University • conversation
March 25, 2020 • ~7 min

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