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New animations highlight older people’s experiences of domestic abuse

Two new animations highlighting the unique challenges older adults face when suffering domestic abuse have been released to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (Monday, 15 June). 

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Researchers at UN discuss violence against older women

Aberystwyth University researchers have shared their expertise on preventing and responding to violence against older women at the United Nations.

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Migrant lives documentary scoops international award

A new film which tells the personal stories of migrants fleeing to Istanbul has won an international award ahead of its release in April this year.

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Domestic abuse project wins award at UK parliament

An Aberystwyth University project supporting older people affected by domestic abuse has won a prestigious award at the House of Lords.

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Preventing atrocities focus for new research team

A new group to promote efforts to prevent the abuse of power across the world has been launched at Aberystwyth University.

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New guide to tackle tech abuse of older people

A new guide has been launched to help tackle the growing threat of domestic abusers using technology, like smart doorbells and mobiles, against older people.

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Ritual murder of children: study in Ghana and Kenya explores who’s doing it and why

In an article for The Conversation, Emmanuel Sarpong Owusu, a Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer in the Department of Law and Criminology, discusses his research on ritual child murder in Ghana and Kenya.

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Unheard voices: older women’s experiences of domestic abuse and sexual violence - research

More needs to be done to support older women who experience domestic abuse and sexual violence, according to our researchers.

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‘Essential’ to listen to children's voices on youth justice – report

It is essential for youth justice agencies to explicitly seek children’s opinions about matters affecting them, according to a new report.

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Veterans’ support project ‘best in Wales’

A project supporting veterans has been named the best legal support project in Wales at an awards ceremony in London.

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