...Domestic violence is incredibly dangerous. This horrible crime not only affects the victims themselves but others around them. It can affect the victim's children because they are seeing their mother being beaten up in front of them, they are hearing shouting from another room, and a child may feel as though they have to join in on the fight to try and protect their parent. The child will grow up thinking it’s ok to be physically and mentally abused by someone who is meant to love them. Research shows that children of all ages are affected if there is violence or abuse between their caregivers and extended family members. “Children and young people who experience violence in their families and whānau are more likely than children who have...
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...Road of Domestic Violence Karen L. Silverio PSY 325 Statistics for the Behavioral & Social Sciences Yashica Woods-Buchanan 1 December 2012 I chose to focus on the factors that impact domestic violence for my final paper because in my career, I have seen the rate of domestic violence increase. I have always known about it, but never really took the time out to actually research what the causes were. By choosing this topic, I hope that not only will I be able to educated myself a little more, but maybe help save someone’s life by helping them remove themselves out of a domestic violence situation. Domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Domestic violence is a type of abuse. Usually a spouse or partner is involved in causing injury to the other spouse or partner. However, domestic violence can also involve a parent, child or other family member. The single most influential factor of domestic violence in society is the continuation of a generational cycle of abuse and/or a history of abuse in the family of origin. It is also linked to a person who has poor self-esteem (Life challenges, 2002). Domestic violence, sometimes called battering, family violence, or intimate partner violence, is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. Domestic violence can include...
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...Substance abuse is interconnected with domestic violence mainly alcohol which plays a role in the domestic abuse. According to research, alcohol abuse correlates with violence, and this isn’t a myth but a mere fact. However, in many cases, violence perpetrators do not drink heavily they use the small amount they have drunk to commit violence against their victims in the name of drunkenness. In reality, alcohol does not cause violence though it makes the situation to escalate. The substance abuse is just a scapegoat to justify violence. According to research abusers are more likely to commit the crime of domestic violence by behaving so violently under the influence of alcohol or any other drug, but this is usually an excuse for acting in...
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...motivated by the arguments concerning alcoholism and whether or not it plays a role on domestic abuse toward women. The role that alcohol plays in violence toward women is a argumentative issue (Galvani, 2006). Domestic violence can occur between partners of the same sex, women abusing men, and men abusing women. However, in the vast of cases, the victims are women who were battered by their male partners. While victims of domestic violence include both males and females, women are affected inexplicably, and according to the surgeon general, domestic violence is the primary cause of maltreatment to women in the United States (Curry, 2013). Although the association or correlation between alcohol and domestic violence is still open to further study. The belief that the usage of alcohol increases violence causing it to be more intense and harmful is of high importance. Associating alcohol usage to domestic violence allows Team D, once a determination is established of association, to initiate changes that can be beneficial and effective in helping to break the cycle that is so prevalent. Elements of Study Purpose The purpose of this study aims at understanding whether women involved with alcoholic partners most likely to be abused. The elements of the study will identify the variables that significantly affect the choice women make to be with abusive partners. Review of Literature Abuse and violence affect women from all backgrounds and ages. Women can be attacked by people they...
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...The History of Domestic Violence Antoinette Perkins SOC 490 Dr. Stephen Ulrich November 11, 2012 Although, there are many social science problem or topics issues that take place on a regular basis throughout the world in our everyday society, I have chosen to discuss factors impacting domestic violence where women are mainly the victims. Even though there are many social problems in the world that we deal with, domestic violence should be taken more seriously especially with the consequences that could follow it. Although there are many different types of domestic violence that women suffer from, women should always take certain precautions and necessary action for a healthy and safe environment for themselves. With protecting themselves by receiving the proper help and it will help them to love themselves, feel safe, and help them to make better choices concerning their lives. There are a number of incidents that takes place each year on a daily basis referring to domestic violence including; women who are in college, different ethnics, different sizes, and so much more, which really means there is no particular woman that is chosen to become a victim. With domestic violence it is never a good situation for anyone to be in because of the outcome can be very serious and deadly for the victim. Even though there are many social problems in the world that we deal with, domestic violence should be taken more seriously especially...
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...comorbidity and domestic violence cases. Unfortunately, I have seen firsthand how the effect of a substance can enhance a person’s behavior and actions in a domestic violence situation. Many factors contribute to domestic violence cases. Perpetrators that participate in abusive behavior, sometimes have other issues going on with them including but not limited to, dealing with unresolved abuse as a child, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues. From these issues co-morbid diagnoses can occur in domestic violence perpetrators. Throughout this paper, I will explore the co-occurring diagnoses that accompany domestic violence. In addition, I will provide a reflection of my own personal experiences and ideas on the topic....
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...Although some drugs are widely accepted and socially used they can still impact on your health. Alcohol is classified as a depressant, the amount of the alcohol consumed determines the type of effect. Most people drink for the stimulant effect such as a beer of a glass or wine to loosen them up. But if a person consume more than the body can handle, they then experience alcohol depressant effect. Alcohol use in general population aged 14 years or older. Alcohol use in Australia has remain relatively over the past 10 years. There are many reasons on alcohol influences and the major reason is relief stress and relax. The short term effects are unconsciousness, headache, vomiting and etc. For the long term effects are liver decease, sexual problems,...
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...price for alcoholism in the form of traffic accidents, family or domestic problems, health issues and medical expenses and interpersonal violence. One of the major social consequences of alcoholism is its potential negative impacts on the family. Studies suggest that alcoholism is behind a significantly high percentage of the instances of domestic violence including physical or verbal abuse of spouses or children, and is responsible for the break up of many marriages. For example, intoxicated events can have lasting consequences in the family through domestic violence. In addition, money spent on buying alcohol particularly by heavy drinkers may divert scant economic resources that could have otherwise been used for the benefit of the family. It is also worth noting that children living in the family with an alcoholic normally have higher rates of depression, lower grades and frequently feel socially isolated. Another important damaging effect of alcoholism to the society is related to its link with higher rates of violent crime and conflicts in neighborhoods. Generally, the consumption of alcohol particularly at higher levels is widely considered to be a significant risk factor for violence and crime. Recent statistics indicates that the offenders in a majority of violent crimes are more likely to be under the influence of alcohol than any other drug. Lastly, there is also a clear connection between alcohol abuse and a majority of...
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...responses that are prevention and prosecution. The Home Office gives the definition of Domestic Violence and Abuse as any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. The abuse can encompass, but is not limited to: psychological; physical; sexual; financial; emotional (Home Office, 2013). According to the official statistics, Domestic Violence affects 1 in 4 women in their lifetime and 1 in 8 to 1 in 10 women experience annually in UK (Walby and Allen, 2004; also see Dodd et al., 2004). This cannot be considered as complete extend of the issue because a majority difficulty in estimating the nature and the extent of marital violence is the problem of under-reporting, sometimes knows as ‘dark figure’ (Bourlet,...
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...Measuring the Effects of Domestic Violence Against Women Bachelor of Science ------------------------------------------------- Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For the Degree of Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice: Criminology 2013 Student Certification Page I, _______________________________________ hereby certifies that the thesis proposal project represents the student’s own work and that all source information has been properly documented including in-text references to document, the use of someone’s language, ideas, expressions or writing. ________________________________________ Signature ____________________ Date Faculty Certification Page I, _________________________________________ hereby certify that This work meets the partial requirements for Bachelors of Science (Criminal Justice Degree for Mount Olive College) _______________________________________________ Signature _____________________ Date ABSTRACT Domestic violence against women is a serious crime that affects a lot of women from all ages, races, genders, and populations. The question that a lot of people wonder is why do the woman stay in the abusive relationships. Domestic violence against women has been considered as high as one in four. The risk is very high for women that is younger and those that has children. In this study, it will give a broader understanding of what causes domestic violence and how to prevent...
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... By: Robert Alcocer Domestic Violence is a severe crime that is now not tolerated in California or other states in the United States. Domestic Violence in California is classified as a Misdemeanor crime if the victim has no visible injuries, and a felony if the victim does have visible injuries. Domestic Violence victims suffer significantly, but the people that suffer the most are children who witness or hear the incident. Children grow up thinking that it is fine to hit their spouse, yell, or scream obscenities to their spouse because they grew up watching their parents constantly fighting and yelling at each other. The topic of children exposure to Domestic Violence is definitely a personal crime. The reason why this video is a personal crime is because whether the husband or wife initiate the crime of Domestic Violence, it is always personal towards that person. Their is no property crime because they are not fighting over a belonging, or husband did not take anything away from the wife, the crime is just personal whether it is from dinner not served and ready, or simply unable to get along. Some of the causal factors that were addressed in the video of children exposure to Domestic Violence were minimal. The only causal factor that comes to mind is that of the female in Boston calling her boyfriend who she has a...
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...Democracy Now 1 The area of interest I chose was domestic violence/abuse from an show titled: An NFL Wife Tell Her Story: Intimidated Spouses Followed “Code of Silence” Around Domestic Abuse. This topic is common among the players in the National Football League (NFL). The date this show was posted is Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The key presenter(s) that discussed the topic were as followed: Amy Goodman (Journalist and columnist for radio show Democracy Now!) and Dewan Smith-Williams (Wife of retired NFL Player Wally Williams; Intimated spouse around domestic abuse). A briefing of the show, Mrs. Williams, is currently married to retired NFL player Wally Williams and has dealt with domestic abuse. In their relationship in the past, she encountered domestic abuse by Mr. Williams. Mrs. Williams wanted to tell her side of the story about how domestic abuse cases are filed against NFL players by their spouses and/or partners and how the NFL keeps it silence when informed. She wanted this story to help encourage change and promote change within the NFL. Mrs. Williams also discusses how drugs, Alcohol, and football are common issues apart of many spouses and/or partners lives and they deal with it all the time, which causes domestic abuse in many relationships of NFL players. Even though Mrs. Williams husband was placed in the diversion program for drug and alcohol abuse and for the use of marijuana the abuse continued and the NFL did nothing about it. During this show, Mrs...
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...Domestic and family violence is intentional and systematic and often increases in frequency and severity the longer the relationship continues. In Australia, domestic and family violence “is found across all cultures, ages and socio-economic groups, but the majority of those who experience these forms of violence are women. However, it is not possible to measure the true extent of the problem as most incidents of domestic, family and sexual violence go unreported.” (Parliament of Australia, 2015). The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the levels of violence experienced by the world’s women as ‘a global public health problem of epidemic proportions, requiring urgent action’. “In Australia, domestic, family and sexual violence is found across all cultures, ages and socio-economic groups, but the majority of those who experience...
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...Domestic violence is described as, 'physical, psychological, sexual or financial violence that takes place within an intimate or family type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. It may involve partners, ex-partners, household members or other relations' (Women's Aid Federation). Although it is typically happening to women, men also suffer from domestic violence. Some psychologists attribute it to psychological causes, however many sociologists would argue that it is a result of social causes. A shocking pattern of domestic violence is that women are, more often than not, the target for domestic violence. Coleman (2007) found that women were more likely than men to have been victim of ‘intimate violence’ across all four types of abuse: partner abuse, family abuse, sexual assault and stalking. Similarly, Mirrlees-Black found that nearly one in four women has been assaulted by a partner at some point in her life, one in eight repeatedly so; contrastingly, one in seven men has been assaulted and one in twenty repeatedly so. Dobash and Dobash found that violent incidents were provoked when a man felt his self-given authority had been challenged, for example asking why they were late for a meal. They argue that marriage legitimates violence against women by making wives dependent on their husbands, thus giving them power and control. Radical feminists (for example Kate Millett and Shulamith Firestone) argue that this is evidence of patriarchy...
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...Domestic Violence and Homelessness Among Women: Some of the Causes and Remedies Joel Nwoke Capella University School of Social Work Netto, Pawson and Sharp (2009). Preventing Homelessness due to Domestic Violence: Providing a Safe Space or Closing the Door to New Possibilities? This study looks into the impact of prevention-centered homelessness policy responses to domestic violence, with reference to the 'Sanctuary' model. This model supports women facing homelessness due to domestic violence to remain in their current residence, protected against attack from outside the home. The model provides greater autonomy to some women in these circumstances, it is not appropriate for all the women because increase emphasis on Sanctuary schemes could make it difficult for women who might prefer to move. Despite the considerable benefit, Sanctuary schemes appear to operate on the assumption that women will take responsibility for ensuring their continuing safety, by calling the police when they feel threatened with violence despite the enhanced security at houses. In the interim, the scale of homelessness related to domestic violence and the need to tackle the root causes of domestic violence calls for alternative policy responses in supporting victims of domestic violence through more effective action in dealing with perpetrators. Roschelle, A.R (2008). Welfare Indignities: Homeless Women, Domestic Violence, and Welfare Reform in San Francisco. This research study examines...
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