was the impact that substance abuse (whether it be drugs or alcohol) has on domestic violence offenders. I feel that most domestic violence offenders are currently abusing‚ or have abused some type of substance at some point in their lives. Sometimes even the aggressor can cause their abused spouse to misuse substances as well causing their behaviors to change or possibly cause them to become unconscious. Domestic violence isn’t always the same act of force in each case‚ but regardless of the case
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exposed to various form of domestic violence‚ but what is domestic violence? According to NCADV‚ National Coalition Against Domestic Violence‚ domestic violence is defined as the “willful intimidation‚ physical assault‚ battery‚ sexual assault‚ and other behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another.” The perpetrator uses coercive measures to control and degrade the victim. Some types of domestic violence include‚ but not limited to
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Domestic abuse against women In her news article‚ the spokesperson for amnesty international describes domestic violence as a worldwide phenomenon that violates the human rights of female victims (Mite‚ 2005). In addition‚ the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) described violence against women as “a global epidemic that kills‚ tortures‚ and maims – physically‚ psychologically‚ sexually and economically. It is one of the most pervasive of human rights violations‚ denying women and girls
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Book Review on “Domestic Violence: The 12 Things You Aren’t Supposed to Know” Written By: Thomas James T.B. James has written a hard-hitting and incisive book focusing on current myths about domestic violence in the United States that turns the conventional approach on its ear (Domestic Violence: The 12 Things You Aren’t Supposed to Know‚ 2003). A practicing attorney in Minnesota and founder/director of Better Resolutions Mediation Service‚ James’s short‚ quotable book
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executive summary Domestic violence is defined as behaviour that is threatening‚ through physical‚ verbal‚ sexual‚ financial or psychological abuse (Mullender‚ 1996). This essay explains how domestic violence can affect its victims and those who are witnesses to it. As this form of abuse has many long term effects that are not only physical but deeply psychological. Research has found that around one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lives (Domestic Violence‚ 2008). The victims
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his week’s chapter talked about contributing factors to what causes someone to partake in domestic violence. Many studies have been conducted that reveal a correlation between people who have a substance abuse problem and people who engage in intimate partner violence. The studies support that men who have a drug or alcohol issue are 3.1 times more likely to abuse their partner. They also have found the same correlation with women who have a substance abuse issue. I was not surprised with all
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partners‚ In homes where domestic violence occurs‚ children are seriously abused or neglected at a rate 1500% higher than the national average in the general population‚ Between 2.3 and 10 million children are witnesses to family violence‚ Based on an estimate of 2 children per household‚ in 55% of violent homes‚ at least 3.3 million children in the U.S. are at risk of witnessing domestic violence each year‚” (Retrieved‚ 10/12/2011‚ http://cdf.childrensdefense.org). Domestic violence is a crime that affects
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EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN Scope of the Problem Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that impacts every segment of the population. While system responses are primarily targeted toward adult victims of abuse‚ increased attention is now being focused on the children who witness domestic violence. Studies estimate that 10 to 20 percent of children are at risk for exposure to domestic violence (Carlson‚ 2000). These findings translate into approximately 3.3 to 10 million
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Running Head: EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 1 Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Theodore Ratto Cal Sate East Bay Running Head: EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2 Abstract Domestic violence is widespread not just throughout our country but throughout the world. After reviewing the effects it has on children it is evident that this issue demands more attention. Domestic violence has been researched for decades and the common thread found amongst studies is the harsh physical
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ASSIGNMENT 1 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ID: S99003183; URIAM ROBATI ABSTRACT Domestic Violence has a great effect on children. Domestic violence also known as domestic abuse‚ spousal abuse or child abuse is recognized as a pattern of abusive behavior by one or both partners especially those in marriage. This coercive behavior is used against another person to obtain power and control over the other party in a relationship. Domestic violence takes many forms such as physical violence which includes
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