Archive November 2017

How to handle social media harassment

Before the birth of social media, harassment was something you’d typically only experience in real life; be it in person, over the phone or in written form. Now, with millions of people glued to the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, harassment has taken on a digital form. The difference…

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16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence – 25 November 2017

Saturday 25th November sees the start of 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence. This national awareness campaign is aimed at businesses that lack an infrastructure to deal with the large-scale problem that is domestic violence. As it stands, companies can do more to aid their employees who endure domestic…

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Something about them is scaring me… 5 warning signs of a violent partner

Intuition can be a fantastically helpful tool, and if you’re concerned about your partner’s behaviour, you may be onto something. If they call and text you obsessively, constantly demand to know where you are and seem irrationally jealous, you’re probably in an abusive relationship. Domestic abuse takes on many forms,…

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The warning signs of family fraud

The idea that a close family member could be actively trying to scam you doesn’t bear thinking about. Unfortunately, this is a type of crime that exists and is becoming increasingly common. Earlier this year, it was reported that young people are losing three times as much money as their…

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