How sexual abuse affects relationships

- A + A CANBERRA (June 23): A landmark inquiry into Australia's mining sector has uncovered dozens of shocking cases of sexual harassment and abuse of women workers at companies including BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group. The Western Australia government report released on Thursday described "horrific" incidents at the workplaces, which it labelled both a failure of the industry and an oversight by government. Among recommendations were the payment of compensation to the many workers who became victims of bosses and colleagues on remote projects. "I was shocked and appalled well beyond expectation by the size and depth of the problem," Libby Mettam, chair of the inquiry, said in the report. "To hear the lived reality of the taunts, attacks, and targeted violence, the devastation and despair the victims experienced, the threats to or loss of their livelihood that resulted was shattering and completely inexcusable." The probe delves into the dark corners of an industry … [Read more...] about ‘Horrific’ sexual abuses uncovered in Australia mining probe

- A + A NEW YORK (June 23): Ghislaine Maxwell should be sentenced to between 30 and 55 years in prison after being convicted of helping the sex offender and globetrotting financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, US prosecutors said on Wednesday. Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December by a federal jury on five charges, including sex trafficking, for recruiting and grooming four girls between 1994 and 2004 for sexual encounters with Epstein, then her boyfriend. In a sentencing memorandum filed in Manhattan federal court, prosecutors called Maxwell's conduct "shockingly predatory." "She was a calculating, sophisticated, and dangerous criminal who preyed on vulnerable young girls and groomed them for sexual abuse," they wrote. "Her practice of targeting vulnerable victims reflects her view that struggling young girls could be treated like disposable objects." Circuit Judge Alison Nathan, who presided over Maxwell's four-week trial before being … [Read more...] about US prosecutors seek jail term of 30 to 55 years for Ghislaine Maxwell

(CNN Business) Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos who was convicted earlier this month on four out of 11 federal fraud and conspiracy charges, will not be sentenced until September 26, according to a new filing. The prosecution and defense had proposed September 12 for a sentencing hearing in a court filing Tuesday, stating in the filing that "following Labor Day 2022 would be appropriate in light of ongoing proceedings in a related matter," a reference to the upcoming trial of Holmes' second-in-command at Theranos who faces the same charges as her. In a court order signed Wednesday, Judge Edward Davila, who is presiding over Holmes' case, set her sentencing hearing for later in September. By that point, it will have been more than a full year since her trial kicked off. Until then, Holmes remains free on a $500,000 bond secured by property, according to the earlier filing from the prosecution and defense. According to the indictment, Holmes … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Holmes sentencing hearing set for September 26

Claudia Stoicescu (The Conversation) Melbourne, Australia   ● Sat, June 25, 2022 2022-06-25 09:53 0 53ea05b5fe2e13733519dbf4e32fb259 2 Academia narcotics,Women,drug-addicts,health Free On a balmy day in 2009, Adinda Amalia (not a real name) and her boyfriend were arrested after they were caught injecting heroin in an informal shooting gallery – a derelict property in a South Jakarta slum. The arrests followed a police raid on the area. The couple were brought to the local police station. While her boyfriend was beaten and tortured in a separate cell, Adinda was blindfolded, drugged and gang-raped by police officers over four days. The police demanded Rp95 million (US$6,500) to end her ordeal and drop all charges – an unfathomable amount for someone earning below the poverty line in Indonesia. My latest research shows that experiences similar to Adinda’s rape, physical abuse and extortion at the hands of police officers are rampant in Indonesia. … [Read more...] about Research shows how Indonesia’s drug control victimizes women and puts their health at risk

Republican Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin introduced legislation Thursday that would force people who obtained federal loans for illegal businesses, like Hunter Biden’s favorite Las Vegas prostitute, to pay back the money. An exclusive copy of Rep. Mullin’s bill given to the Daily Caller showed the new legislation would require the Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to instruct people who received federal loans for illegal activities to return the amount loaned. (DAILY CALLER OBTAINED) — … by Henry Rodgers Mullin said the bill would give the program a way to get the money back from people who used the funds for illegal activity. “There are billions of dollars worth of PPP loan abuse that must be investigated,” Rep. Mullin told the Daily Caller before introducing the legislation. “So, let’s start with those we already know engaged in illegal activities, activities such as the illicit services performed by Hunter Biden’s … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Rep Mullin Introduces Legislation That Would Force Hunter Biden’s Prostitute To Return PPP Loan

They are privy even to the darkest secrets of the families they serve. Indeed, many are entrusted with the care and well-being of the people who depend on them most, including the youngest children and the oldest, frailest seniors. They carry out the most basic, menial tasks of a household, some are on call for practically 24 hours, while many others are maltreated or manhandled, without the usual protections given to workers elsewhere. They are our domestic workers who, almost a decade ago, were “baptized” in law with a term that describes both the scope of their responsibilities and the relationship they have (or should have) with their employers. “ Kasambahay ” is a term meant to convey where they work—the home or “bahay”—and their status in the family—a “kasama” or companion. It can also be taken to mean a comrade, a coworker, or even a member of the family. In 2013, the late President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act No. 10361 meant “to protect the rights of domestic … [Read more...] about The ‘kasambahay’ deserves more

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Though LGBTQ+ rights have advanced significantly since the Stonewall riots of June 1969 that are commemorated as part of Pride Month, the community still faces marginalization and repression – even in the most liberal of societies. Approximately two-thirds of self-identified LGBTQ+ Americans say they have experienced discrimination in their personal lives, and roughly half report being closeted at work. Research by the University of Cologne also found that LGBTQ+ people are almost three times more likely to suffer depression and burnout as a result of chronic stress and homophobia and the researcher, Dr. Mirjam Fischer , has said that health services must address this. “In our societies, many LGBTQ+ people experience chronic stress due to homophobia and heterosexism, which can result in health problems. Even the anticipation of discrimination, independent of experiences of discrimination, can create and exacerbate … [Read more...] about Beyond Pride: LGBTQ+ Communities Still Need Stronger Support Networks, Research Reveals

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The two lead negotiators on a bipartisan gun control bill announced Tuesday they reached a deal on the language of legislation, which, if passed, would be the most significant federal gun control measures enacted in decades. Key Facts Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), the top Democratic negotiator, said on the Senate floor the bill would fund a federal program to encourage states to invest in red-flag laws, which allow courts to suspend gun access for individuals considered a danger to themselves or others. The bill would also mandate "enhanced background checks" for gun purchasers under 21, including "a call to the local police department" to rule out buyers law enforcement suspects could pose a threat, according to Murphy. Murphy and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said the bill closes what's known as the "boyfriend" loophole by prohibiting those convicted of misdemeanor non-spousal domestic abuse from … [Read more...] about Senators Strike Deal On Gun Control Bill—Here’s What May Change (And What Won’t)

Fears are the root cause of many unhelpful behaviors at the office—and yes, at home too. Take for example, the boss who rewrites your powerpoint deck. The colleague who always seems to “forget” to CC you or invite you to important meetings. The direct report who has either gone non-communicative or just complains to HR about feeling overworked and disempowered in his role rather than talking to you about it. The board member who writes scathing emails, but is always your best friend on the phone. advertisement advertisement Learning to have the right conversations, conversations that allow us to see beyond disruptive or harmful behaviors and get to the underlying fears that motivate them, is a crucial skill that we all need to develop. The problem is, it’s really hard—especially when someone is stonewalling or throwing barbs at you. People who are acting out of fear rarely do so gracefully. Instead, they often exhibit fight, flight, or fear behaviors … [Read more...] about How to handle a coworker who’s acting out from a place of fear

(CNN Business) The criminal fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes' ex-boyfriend and former second-in-command at Theranos is heading to the jury, roughly three months after it kicked off in the same San Jose, California, courthouse where she was found guilty on four charges of defrauding investors. In closing arguments, which began Tuesday and spanned nearly four days, the prosecution sought to highlight the many ways in which it alleges former Theranos COO and president Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani directly helped defraud investors and patients alongside Holmes over the course of several years. Prosecutors pointed to various emails, text messages and witness testimony reviewed during the trial that highlighted Balwani's integral roles at the company and his intimate knowledge of the startup's failings. The defense, meanwhile, argued the government had cherry-picked information and lacked sufficient evidence to prove its case. It ticked off the many high-profile people who, like Balwani, … [Read more...] about The criminal fraud case of Elizabeth Holmes’ former second-in-command heads to jury