...Are College Campuses Doing Enough to Educate and Prevent Female Students from Domestic Violence Abuse? (Introduction) Domestic violence represents a severe and ongoing problem in the America as well as in other countries. Domestic violence can take place between partners of the same sex, and at times men are also victims of female partner abuse. However, in the vast number of cases, the victims are women who were battered by their male partners. In fact, each day the statistics on domestic violence against women become greater. According to the movie: Secrets, Lies, and Apologies: America's Domestic Violence Crisis, “A woman is beaten every fifteen seconds; nearly 2 in 3 women know their attacker; thirty five percent of emergency room visits from women are because of ongoing partner abuse, and approximately four million incidents are reported each year” (Smith). Many questions come up in regards to this issue, and the problem is still unresolved. Domestic violence has become a huge issue due to its rapid epidemic. Domestic violence on college campuses is constantly on the rise. According to a Journal of Comparative Family Studies, “The theory that violence is learned behavior and is cyclical is a popular one and has tended to perpetuate by folk wisdom and personal impressions” (Ellis 405- 407). Abuse can take forms other than physical abuse. Abuse may constantly occur while some happens occasionally. Other forms may include, but are not limited to, verbal, physical, economical...
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...students come from the west coast. Sexual assault and interpersonal violence happens to people regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, and culture. With 59% of Georgetown students identifying as Caucasian, 13% as Asian, 8% as African, and 7% as Latino, sexual assault and interpersonal...
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...Intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence are prevalent and compromise health and well-being of victims. Nearly one in four women1 and one in ten men2 in the United States report experiencing violence by a current or former spouse or partner, with adolescents and young adults at highest risk.3-5 Coerced sexual experiences are common, with 28% to 42% of women in college samples reporting at least one such experience6,7 and over three quarters of women who have been sexually assaulted reporting that the first of such experiences occurred before the age of 25.1,6 In one study, about 43 percent of high school boys and young men in college reported coerced or unwanted sexual experiences and of those, 95 percent reported their aggressor...
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...College Students Attitudes Toward Domestic Violence Against Women Danae Dean Florida Memorial University (Submitted to Dr. Boynton in partial fulfillment of the requirement for Bachelor for Social Work) Domestic Violence takes place in this country every 9 seconds. Domestic Violence is violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner. Aggressive behavior at home is a national issue that influences ladies of all races, ages, financial statuses, and religions with measurements underscoring the overwhelming impacts of aggressive behavior at home on the lives of battered ladies. The purpose behind this study is to assess the attitudes and states of mind of understudies about aggressive behavior toward battered women. These understudies frequently have the obligation to help ladies, men, and families in managing aggressive behavior at home issues. This study surveyed the attitudes and dispositions of Florida Memorial University students on domestic violence towards women. The number of students as of 2013 is 1,567.Enrollment Distribution by Origin Percentage is Florida 1185 75.6%, International 163 10.4%, Out of State 219 14.0%. The ratio of males to females has remained at 4 to 6 for the last five years from 2013, Females 61 % and males 39%. Based on Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) definitions on Ethnicity, all foreign students are classified as international students. African American...
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...Morgan Coleman Adolescent dating Current topics Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner I a single year. One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other type of youth violence. One in ten high school students has been purposely hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. Girls and young ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence almost triple the national average. Among female victims of intimate partner violence, 94% of those ages 16-19 and 70% of those ages 20-24 were victimized by a current or former boyfriend or girlfriend. Violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. Intimate partner violence is often greater in cases where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence. Marcus Mctear was a star running back at Raegan High school in Austin Texas. At 16 and he was bright and popular and dreamed of college. Until a spring day in March 2003.the popular athlete stabbed his girlfriend, Otralla Mosely, to death in a hallway after she tried to break up with him. Marcus was arrested and charged with murder. He pleaded guilty and is now serving a 40 year sentence. I would never think someone could be so sweet and focused be on the right track, but 4 out ten times them be main ones that end up that way. Sara Van Zanten, 18...
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...his study was conducted to discover whether or not there is an association between academic performance and involvement in a romantic relationship amongst high school students. The variables looked at were dating status (single or involved), level of involvement in the relationship, and grade point average. Variables were calculated on a survey measuring relationship and school satisfaction. Seventy-five high school students studying in St. Joseph College were surveyed. Approximately fifty-one percent of those surveyed were involved in a relationship. The relationship assumed between grade point average and dating status were not supported by the data. However, students involved in a relationship experienced more stress when facing deadlines for school. The data has not revealed any clear correlation in the study between dating status and academic performance, though hopefully further research in this idea will prove beneficial Teen relationships are common in today's world. Adolescence is the most important stage for youngsters to make their future colorful and to become responsible citizens in society. It is also an age where most teens are attracted to various relationships. Most people consider the word 'relationship' as love or sexual relationship. But a relationship simply means any connection between two or more elements, such as human beings. Teen relationships can be of many types ? between teens of the same gender, between teens of the opposite gender, and the one linking...
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...infidelity) Interpersonal Violence: Rachel (battering) and Nicole (situational couple violence) Sexual Coercion: John (rape, sexual coercion) and Kim (unwanted sex) Conclusion: Rachel Topic: Relationship Threats (challenges that are most likely to negatively impact relationships and have serious effects) (Kim) Hi everyone. We will start off by introducing ourselves. Today we are going to talk about relationship threats, which are challenges that have negative impacts and serious effects on relationships. Specifically, we will talk about relational transgression, interpersonal violence, and sexual coercion.. It’s important to learn about this topic because all of us have experienced it at some point. We also have done research outside from the textbook. (YAN) According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, one out of ten women has been raped by an intimate partner, and one out of ten men has experienced physical violence. This pie chart shows the distribution of threats, and according to the survey, we can see that 42% of all threats come from physical violence and rape. Moving on to our first main point, relational transgression. Relational transgression takes place when fundamental relationship rules are violated. In romantic relationships, relational transgressions can include flirting, wanting to date others, forgetting special occasions, or committing infidelity. Within friendships, transgressions include betraying a confidence, dating a friend's current...
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...There are many social issues in our world today, some that have been around for a very long time and some that have come to our attention within the last few decades. Since going to college, I have realized one of the biggest social issues and index offenses surrounding me…rape. The definition of rape is unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against the will usually of a female or with a person who is beneath a certain age or incapable of valid consent because of mental illness, mental deficiency, intoxication, unconsciousness, or deception. It is charged as a criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Rape occurs when consent is not given and physical force is possibly used,...
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...Teen Rebellion- Violence on College Campuses In every generation, there have been many advances in technology, culture, and the ways people perceive social issues. Teenage rebellion seems to have never outgrown itself. Generation after generation teens seem to go through stages of violence, ultimately leading into or starting in college. Teen rebellion is a problem that has been around ever since teenagers have and continues to be a concern to this day. The freedom that college provides is a perk of growing up but should be taken responsibly as a young adult. Parents, students, and university staff are all concerned about violence on college campuses. The mentality of average teens is everything will be handed to me and that no work needs to be put in. Teens are considered lazy, unmotivated, self-involved, messy, smelly, and a plethora of other self-esteem killing adjectives. Usually teens are content with complacency, Teenagers themselves recognize these low expectations, and many live down to them. Realistically with more freedom comes more responsibility. In college there is no time to mess around; necessities like decent grades, a job, a license, and a car seem to be unwanted. Dating, booze, and going out, have replaced these necessities. Most people today have low expectations for teens in college. Recently, at the University of Central Florida there was a sexual assault investigation after a call for help was made by a girl on campus. In the parking B garage, the...
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...Most teens have heard about the danger of dating abuse, right? The feeling of love and affection quickly overpower common sense and reason. For many teens, when these relationships fall apart, they are little more than a memory by the time they graduate high school or college. For some, however, the emotional and physical scars left behind by a dating abuse in a relationship will be a burden they run their daily life. The facts are clear. Dating abuse is a bad reality that can affect anyone. The worst dating abuse case lately occurred in New York; Kalsey Annese was killed by her ex-boyfriend (dailymail.co.uk). Annese’s ex-boyfriend was broken heart as Annese had a new boyfriend, then Annese’s ex-boyfriend killed them by stepping. According...
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...was to examine gender differences with regard to domestic violence and if having been a victim of domestic violence or witnessing it at a young age has any influence on the probability of becoming a perpetrator of domestic violence or a victim of it later in life. Previous research has narrowly identified males as aggressors of domestic violence and has failed to identify females as a domestic violence perpetrator outside of the realm of self-defense (Kernsmith, 2006). The study seeks to discover if having been a female victim of abuse or a witness thereof has any influence on the propensity to behave violently in familial or dating relationships. Study Design The design of the study was cross-sectional and represented a multitude of demographics from across Los Angeles County. The culturally diverse group of participants ensured the data collected would remain bias free. Administered by a facilitator who read the questions aloud, each participant answered the same questions simultaneously. According to Kernsmith (2006), “Both the Los Angeles Probation Department and General Campus Human Subject Protection Committee approved these procedures prior to beginning the study” (p. 166) Operational Definition The administered questionnaire contained questions that would elicit direct responses regarding the witnessing of domestic violence during childhood, being a victim of abuse, or a victim of physical domestic violence. Questions also inquired about the level of fear felt in a...
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...CJA105 AUO Introduction to Criminal Justice M3 A2 Marital rape is one of the most under reported crimes in the western hemisphere. The common thought is how can the husband take something that belongs to him? Rape by someone you have been sexually intimate with is often not seen as “real rape”. Such attitudes are based on the premise that having given initial consent, the woman is not free to withdraw it. In a study done by Diana Russell, rape in marriage is the most common yet most neglected area of sexual violence. In a 1985 study, it is estimated that 100 to 14 percent of all married women have been or will be raped by their spouses. A study done in the 1980’s, on juvenile girls caused shock when the figures came in . Teen dating often involves rape and sexual assault, and it continues to be on the rise. 1 in 10 high school students have experienced dating violence and nearly 22% of college students. As I looked for a specific case, I began to notice something… I can’t find any. I cannot find anything in the US. You want to know why? Do I need to reiterate it? When a victim goes to file a report, to press charges and the Detectives say, “The Prosecutor will not go any further than this because you did, (such and such) before. What recourse does she have? If she has the stamina, she can leave him. If not, she lives in the hell her marriage has become. Although marital rape happens more than it should in American society, I have found that it is rampant with foreign...
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...Known Strangers Acquaintance rape, commonly known as "date rape," is a form of sexual violence. Acquaintance rape is nonconsensual occurring between individuals known to one another, such as a current or former friend, acquaintance, someone you’re dating, or relative. Many people believe acquaintance rape is acceptable if the boy spent money on the girl, if the girl has a promiscuous sex history, or if the male and female have been dating or married. (David G. Curtis, Ph.D., B.C.E.T.S. “Perspectives on Acquaintance Rape” A rape victim sometimes experience secondary victimization from the police, friends, and family.) By being blamed for her behavior, the way she dressed, or for being alone with a man. This usually leads to victims blaming themselves for what have happened to them. Regardless of the circumstances, I feel as though using force, power, and violence to have sex with someone against their will is wrong. Ebony was a high school graduate who was excited about starting her first semester in college. She decided to visit the three colleges she’d been accepted to over the summer. Ebony was eager to visit the campus of these three colleges. She’d schedule classes and met potential roommates. Everything but prepares herself for Rape. Ebony day was going pretty well she toured the campus, met a couple of new people, checked out the dorms, and even had girl talk with a few girls that was in her group. After orientation Ebony returned to the room she was assigned to for...
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...It is estimated that about 3.8% of the American population, about 12 million people, identify within the LGBT community. Further, of these 12 million people, 30% belong to the 18-29 age range - primarily made up of young college students, postgraduates, and professionals. This works out to, by very conservative estimates since these surveys depend on the "willingness of LGBT individuals to disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity", to about around 3,600,000 LGBT college students(PEW RESERACH). Considering that the U.S. Government estimates 20.2 million students to be enrolled in college in the Fall of 2015, it stands that almost 1 in 5 students on a college campus fall into the LGBT spectrum. However, we can't simply boil the LGBT population down to numbers, nor can we estimate the number of people whom support these LGBT students. Simply put, these are the students who are discriminated against - facing verbal insults, physical violence, and rape - and whom long for peace and equality. Some are very lucky, finding themselves on campuses which have LGBT support groups, equity centers, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Others, however, due to chance, financial obligations, or numerous other factors in the college decision process, are placed on campuses where they have to fear the prospects of...
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...Emotional abuse on Women There are various types of violence against women. When someone defines acts of violence towards a woman, majority of the time, physical and sexual assaults comes to our mind. However, violence needs to be narrowed to nonviolent acts such as psychological and emotional abuse. Most people don’t consider emotional abuse a serious matter in comparison to physical abuse. Unfortunately, the wounds from verbal abuse can run just as deep and take longer to heal than the black eyes, bruises or broken bones of physical abuse. It is harder to identify for the victim, the abuser and the environment. The thesis of my presentation is how to understand and recognize emotional abuse on women. Today I will be talking on what emotional abuse is, physical and psychological effects of emotional abuse and the pattern of emotional abuse. What is emotional abuse? Like other forms of violence in relationships, emotional abuse is based on power and control. Most people think emotional abuse is criticizing each other but it is much more than verbal abuse. One could define Emotional abuse as any nonphysical behavior or attitude that is designed to control, intimidate, overpower, demean, punish, or isolate another person through the use of degradation, humiliation, or fear. Emotionally abusive behavior ranges from verbal abuse to more subtle methods like intimidation, manipulation and refusal to be pleased. Emotional abuse accompanies other forms of abuse, but...
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