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as many as was reported in 1980, reflects a disturbing trend toward uncontrolled acts of domestic violence (Leigh et al, 1995). E...
therefore, not only an extensive history but it can be contended to be just as applicable in todays nursing practice as it was whe...
positive effect in preventing future incidence of violence (Willson, McFarlane, Lemmey and Malecha, 2001), even when other referra...
delving into the familial structure. Inasmuch as social behavior is fundamentally based upon the "origins in the family" (Appel, ...
hesitant about coming forward to name their abusers, because the system did not seem to either believe them about the scope of the...
she were to return to her native Togo her clitoris would be cut off(Swarns 2004). Lastly, there is the case of Mrs. Alvarado who i...
In fourteen pages this paper examines domestic violence, law enforcement, and the various conditions and issues pertaining to them...
pp. 96-97) and the likelihood she will endure some level of domestic abuse. In association with this finding, it has come to ligh...
result in stressful family conflicts over role expectations and individual behaviors" (Bhattacharya, 2002; p. 175). Acevedo...
issues (Young, 2001). Many have multiple problems. Gahr (2001) explains that "juvenile crime is decreasing in some categories--li...
from emotional abuse to severe physical abuse. Domestic violence is an all too frequent occurrence in modern society. The ...
rights. This qualitative study of the issues applies the concept of government and neoinstitutionalism to one application ...
area, but the men. Schechter states that "Groups like Mentors in Violence Prevention, which prepare male athletes to speak as non-...
boy dizzy; But I hung on like death: Such waltzing was not easy(Roethke). This is...
establish partnerships with lawmakers that resulted in criminal justice reform and the establishment of womens shelters. However, ...
Although the nursing professions is just now beginning to become more aware of the need for this type of approach it was first int...
in the house? 5. Has your partner or child ever threatened or hurt any of the pets? 6. Are there any guns in your house? (Siegel, ...
Through various case studies, Schechter found that many women were hesitant about coming forward to name their abusers, because th...
in her lifetime (1998). While there are some cases of abuse against men, for the most part, the women are the partners at risk. Th...
General Social Survey Microdata file from Statistics Canada indicates how 8.7% of women reported various levels of violence within...
independence and her equal partnership in marriage, is very much the exception rather than the rule. For the most part, women were...
who is over the age of sixteen at the time the violence takes place. Children are defined as individuals under the age of 18 who a...
one another is based upon many issues that are presently occurring in the attackers life; also pertinent to the situation is wheth...
as appropriate/inappropriate for use with abused children, their parents, and/or their families o There is or is not clinical or e...
71). This seems to be particularly true for black women, who get caught between the double bind of being female in a male dominate...
games are encouraging violent aggression in young people. Should video game designers act in a manner that is socially responsibl...
by men. Some people have argued that our society itself allows men to abuse women because of the fact that they are male. Michae...
In five pages this research paper examines Pelzer's account of his horrific childhood with an application of current theory on fam...
2009"). In responding to the crisis, the city government has not recognized the way in which "policies, and structural factors hav...
years, but it is difficult due to the different methodologies employed. What seems to be the case is that it is not easy to know h...