...Upon review of the article entitled, “Personality Characteristics of Spouse Abusers: A Controlled Comparison” located in Violence and Victims, by James Hastings and Kevin Hamberger (1998), volume 3, number 1, research compares male spouse abusers, with and without alcohol problems, with age-matched, employment, and education (p. 31). “The primary focus of this study was to examine the personality characteristics of men involved in abusive relationships – through perhaps witnessing the abuse, experiencing the abuse, alcohol-related drinking, etc. (p. 31). Abusive men viewed their paternal relationships more negatively because while as children they had witnessed more conflict between their parents. “The procedure administered to a group of...
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...Sex Offenders and Substances Abusers CJHS/420 Sandra James 10/20/2014 Micheal Jones Introduction In the case of sex offenders, we are going to look at how they are similar in their actions and various other areas. This is also going to cover how they are different, from sentencing, types of sex offenders and how and what they do. What is also important is how they proposed solutions will aid in the prevention and control of what they have done. Finding the similarities and differences can at times confuse people and cause them to have an opinion on every type that they all are of the same level. When the truth is there are differences, for the young man who dates an underage girl, to the rapist. Just as they are different so are their sentences. Characteristics and treatment similarities between sex offenders and substance abusers. There are characteristics and treatment that are similar to both sex offenders and substance abusers. There is no age group that defines either one they both come in a wide range of ages. Another similarity is that neither of these offenses can is linked specifically to one social class. A sex offender just like a substance abuser can be the next door neighbor in a high-class area or lower class area. These offenses have no boundaries as to where one may find either. Also one my assume that sex offenders and substance abusers must have some form of mental illness to do the things they do, this is not the case. They...
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...Patterns and characteristics of the abuser and the abused BSHS/408 February 29 2016 Chiffone N Shelton Patterns and characteristics of the abuser and the abused In this essay, I will explain how as a human service professional; I will understand the patterns and characteristics of the abuser and the abused to complete a comprehensive screening. I will explain what the patterns and characteristics I would look for during the screening of family members of a potential abused or neglected child. I will address how the characteristics of the abuser differ from the abused, and what the patterns and characteristics I would look for while screening a potentially abused or neglected child. I will explain how these patterns and characteristics help me determine the proper assessment methods and which methods would I use in this screening scenario. Patterns and characteristics of an abuser vary because abuse comes in many forms such as neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. "A perpetrator is a person who has been determined to have caused or knowingly allowed the maltreatment of a child. Most States define perpetrators of child abuse and neglect as parents and other caregivers (such as relatives, babysitters, and foster parents) who have harmed a child in their care. It is important to note that States define the term "caregiver" differently. The harm caused to a child by others (such as acquaintances or strangers) may not be considered child abuse but rather may be considered...
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...who the abusers are All children deserve a happy childhood, so why is it that some are brutally abused while others are the apple of their parent’s eye. Why do parents who are supposed to love and protect their children, abuse them emotionally and physically? Many times children are abused because their parents are frustrated an venting their anger on the children. Children can also be abused when their parents are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Under the influence, parents do not understand that they are doing especially if the child is standing between the parent and the substance they abuse, all they want is to acquire the substance that they are addicted to. (Saisan, Joanna 2012) If the parent has an anger management problem, depression, an anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder that also can be the cause of child abuse. (Joanna Saisan, 2012) Another reason that the parent would abuse their child is if the parent has a mental disability. Who are these people? What is their relationship to the child? The consequence of child abuse is very lasting. It can become a vicious cycle because many adults who were victims of child abuse, abuse their own children. In 2007, 899,000 children were confirmed to be victims of abuse or neglect. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2007) According to Child Maltreatment 2010 84.2% of the perpetrators were between the ages of 20 and 49, 45.2% of perpetrators were men and 53.6% were women. Also the race of the abuser was similar...
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...FACTORS AFFECTING DRUG RELAPSE AMONG DRUG DEPENDENTS: BASIS FOR IMPROVED REHABILITATION SERVICES A Research Paper Presented to The Faculty of Lourdes College Cagayan de Oro City In Partial Requirement for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Social Work Batuampar, Haya Bueno, Ma. Margarita Pates Kris CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Introduction Drug abuse is a rampant social problem. Drug abusers are placed in rehabilitation centers that help the residents recover from abusing drugs. As stated in R.A 9165 Art. II Sec 15 “ A person apprehended or arrested, who is found to be positive for use of any dangerous drug, after a confirmatory test, shall be imposed a penalty of a minimum of six (6) months rehabilitation in a government center”, these residents are then reintegrated into the society after their rehabilitation. But sometimes, these residents turn back to using drugs and undergo relapse. Out of all drug users, 14.72% are readmitted into centers because they undergo relapse. (Dangerous Drug Board, 2012) Marlatt and other studies have shown that people who receive treatment for problematic drug and alcohol use are likely to return or ‘relapse’ to problematic use. In fact Marlatt and Denovan (2005) contend that many will have multiple episodes of abstinence and relapse. According to Marlatt in order for a person to undergo relapse he/she must first experience any high risk situations. The result whether he/she will relapse is able to cope and increase self-efficacy...
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...Shelter & Continued Education Program for Alcohol Abusers Yasmi C. Davis September 3, 2015 HCA 430: Special Populations Instructor: Brooke Bauman Shelter & Continued Education Program for Alcohol Abusers “Alcohol abuse is one of the most recognized types of addictive personalities among the general population” (Newsweek, 2004). Because it is easily accessible, inexpensive, and casually used, it is available to purchase and consume in all ages due to most convenient stores, grocery stores, and corner liquor stores having alcoholic beverages readily available to purchase. Even though most states have injunctions to sale or distribute to anyone under the age of 21, numerous young adults has been under the influence of alcohol before reaching the legal age to purchase. As a result, many young adults are “suffering from alcoholism and is in need of shelter, nutrition, and continued education (MacGillivray, 2010). In this paper, I will propose a program to provide shelter and continued education for young adults who suffer from alcohol abuse, while analyzing the contributing factors to alcohol abuse in young adults. Since the 1900s, young adults have had access to alcohol from opening a bottle of beer for their tired father – who has just come in from work – to sneaking a sip of alcohol from their uncles can, with no idea of what the future may hold. However, young adults did not have the financial means to consume alcohol...
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...Intelligence and Instable Personality in Substance Abusers. ------------------------------------------------- Abstract Background Substance dependence has recently turned into one of the most important social problems. Clinical findings have shown personality traits, social relations, attitudes and values, along with emotional intelligence factors such as emotions, feelings, emotions management, challenging with problems, problem solving, tolerating psychological pressure, impulse control, self esteem and interpersonal relations, to affect substance dependence. Consequently, understanding the meaning and developing tools for assessment of emotional intelligence are significantly vital in human psychological health. This study aimed to investigate the relation between emotional intelligence and instable personality in substance abusers. Methods The present correlational study selected 80 male addicts through available sampling. The subjects referred to the Therapeutic Community Center and Kimia, Yas, and Aban Clinics in Yazd, Iran. Their emotional intelligence and personality were evaluated by BarOn questionnaire and Eysenck personality questionnaire (EPQ) for adults, respectively. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to assess the correlations between different factors. Findings There was a negative significant correlation (P = 0.050) between emotional intelligence and instable personality in substance abusers. Problem solving and optimism (P = 0.001), interpersonal...
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...Effect of Abuse on Society Family and Community Drug abuse is common in all societies. Families and communities are becoming less happy and rarely yet torn by death, or a serious injury due to drug abuse. Unfortunately, around the world and throughout time, drug abuse has shown to be common among families. Abuse of any kind takes over everything in the abusers life. Drug and alcohol abuse can affect a person’s capability to keep a job. Drug and alcohol not only affects the person itself but everyone around him or her especial their families and the community. People around the world believe that drugs or alcohol are the solution to their problems, not knowing the problem becomes worst and a nightmare is about to begin. Drug abuse negatively affects family’s communication and interaction. Whether the abuser is the parent or a child, communication and interaction maybe a major motive to lead a family member into abusing drugs as well as abusing drugs eventually will cause lack of communication and interaction within a family because the abuser is focused on the drug and his or her next high, rather than thinking about spending time with family. If drugs are involved in a family the communication is negative and the mood within siblings is often depressing (livestrong.com, 2011). Families, who live under this type of home environment, tend to pass the same lifestyle to the next generation, and it is prone for the children to repeat the same cycle of drug abuse...
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...Patterns and Characteristics of the Abuser and the Abused Roseana Martin BSHS/408 May 10, 2016 Timothy Allison-Aipa Patterns and Characteristics of the Abuser and the Abused As a human service professional, it is our responsibility to understand the patterns and characteristics of the abuser and the abused to complete a comprehensive screening. In this paper I will discuss: (1) the patterns and characteristics we, as human service providers, would look for during the screening process of family members of a potentially abused or neglected child, (2) how the characteristics of the abuser differ from the abused, (3) what are the patterns and characteristics we, as human service representatives, would look for while screening a potentially abused or neglected child. (4) How these patterns and characteristics would help in determining the proper assessment, and lastly (5) which methods would we, as human service representatives use these methods in a screening scenario. By the end of this paper we will have a better understanding of the patterns in the characteristics of the abuser and he abused. Patterns and characteristics of abused or neglected children Characteristics of the abuser differ from the abused How characteristics of the abuser differ from the abused Screening a potential abused or neglected child Determining the proper assessment methods Methods used in screening scenario ...
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...crime” (Schroeder & Fals-Stewart, 2006, p. 10). However, drug abuse tends to affect people of all socioeconomic status, race, age, and gender. The economic effect of substance abuse is estimated at $414 billion in 2001, and $109.9 billion is drug use (Schneider Institute, 2001). Drug abuse affects the drug user, the family, the job, and the very life of the abuser. The negative effect of drug abuse on family members is serious enough that there are many support groups available to family members of drug addicts. Support groups help family members better understand the drug user and equips the family with the tools necessary to emotionally and financially deal with the drug user. Effects of Drug Abuse on Families Substance Abuse: The Nation’s Number One Health Problem Schneider Institute for Health Policy Children of substance abusers are more negatively affected than the parents of children who abuse drugs. Drug abusing parents face legal consequences, including imprisonment, divorce, and their children removed from the family household. Parents who abuse illegal drugs are 59% more likely than non-abusers to have psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, antisocial personality disorders, and depression (SAMHSA, 1999). This shows a clear link between psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. Parents with substance abuse, both alcohol and drugs, tend to be more irritable, overly harsh in discipline, low involvement in the children’s activities, and poor parenting...
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...in an abusive relationship. It helps to know the warning signs of a domestic violence relationship. The abuser may not show all warning signs in the beginning, but it will progressively get worse. At any time a partner pay poses controlling behavior or verbally abuse, or forces the victim to perform sexual favors on him. Self-awareness may save your life if you know the warning signs and take action to remove yourself from the situation. In order to be free from an abusive relationship, a domestic violence victim must understand the types of domestic violence, why it occurs, and whom it affects. Domestic Violence There is no specific type of person that one can pick out from a crowd and say “He is an abuser of domestic violence”. It is not that easy to determine if the partner is an abuser or is going to become an abuser in the future. It takes knowledge and understanding to determine the types of abuse that may be administrated by the perpetrator. There are five different types of abuse, the number one sign of being a victim of domestic violence is physical abuse. Sexual abuse is when the partner may demand sexual favors and make the victim feel they must perform or there will be consequences. Emotional and mental abuse comes hand in hand, the abuser often makes the victim feel worthless and make them feel like the only person they need is the abuser. Financial and Identity abuse are not as common as the last three types that I have mentioned, but they also...
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...of their innocence is taken away. In America, every single minute there are twenty people being hurt by an abuser. Either if it’s a child, adult, or elderly person, we are all created equal. We don’t deserve to be beaten for no specific reason. When a child grows up, males are 3 times more likely to become domestic abusers themselves and females are more likely to become victims of domestic violence. (“The cycle of domestic violence is difficult to break because, parents have presented violence as the norm”), stated by Tina De...
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...However don’t fool yourself, the abuser is going to do it again so it is your job to speak up and get help. One thing you can do to get help is to talk to someone. Talk to a person you trust, like a friend or a family member, and let them know what you are going through. You can even call the domestic violence helpline – 800 111 – that offers guidance for free and ensures confidentiality. And if you find yourself in immediate danger call the police, their job is to protect you after all. Lastly, you should know your rights. There are laws for each city that protects people from all types of domestic...
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...child abuser to obtain counseling that they have not previously sought?” The two theories used to examine this question will be Rule Utilitarianism and Kantian Deontological ethics. Rule Utilitarianism The basis of Utilitarianism requires the complete maximization of happiness. This is a consequentialist theory that consists of the good, what goal is morally worth pursuing, and the right, or what is done with the good. Rule Utilitarianism focusses on types of actions which conforms to rules applied to the Greatest Happiness Principle, examining the long term consequences rather than immediate. When there is an act that follows this rule, it will produce as much overall happiness as any alternative rule. When examining the above moral using Rule Utilitarianism, we examine the overall happiness. In applying the greatest happiness principal, the long term consequences are examined. Dr. Smith is treating abusers who would have not sought assistance for fear of being reported. With treatment, both the abuser and the child’s happiness can be increased over the long term. Dr. Smith refuses to report child abuse to the authorities and does not include any mention of abuse in his documentation. Keeping the promise of not reporting, is a moral obligation and a rule. By reporting the child abuse, he is unethical by rule utilitarian standards. If he broke that promise and reported the abuse, others may be fearful and not seek treatment, therefore resulting in untreated abusers and an...
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...DRUG ADDICTION When it comes to sexual assault described in technical terms is defined as any part of sexual activity between two or more people in which one of the people involved is involved against his or her will. Being a drug addict is a major problem which has been increasing among our society now in days. Being an addict will only ruin your life and hinder you from achieving goals and wash away your accomplishments. There a many people who think if they believe that if they tell themselves that they have it under control then they will not become addicted. Addiction can trap anyone. It may cause harm to one’s body, causing situations in a family structure. The quicker someone looks for assistance for their drug addiction. The more chance they have at life. Once this is achieved the person then regains control over their lives once again. Peer pressure represents social influences that affect us. It can have a positive or a negative effect, depending on what path one follows. There is direct and indirect pressure that might influence a person’s decision in using drugs. Direct pressure might be when a person is offered to try drugs. Indirect pressure might be when a person is around people using drugs and sees that there is nothing wrong with using drugs. When it comes to the diagnosis of being a drug addict it means that you are addicted to many harmful drugs such as, Heroin, Cocaine, and Meth. This is the categorized substance abuse. (Jaffe 1975) Many people who...
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