A Physical Presence

I think a domestic violence history should definitely be a factor in child custody and visitation. My main reason for feeling this way is not to punish the parent or guardian, but solely for the safety of the child. According to this week’s lecture, the risk of children being abused is higher in a domestic violence home. Also 30 to 60 % of domestic violence abusers also abuse children. (Black, 2015, Slide 17) I also think a domestic violence history should be a factor in child custody and…

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reported in the United States over 17,000 each day. There are lasting impressions on children and adolescents that are exposed to this type of violence. Child mistreatment is a broad term and will be used to encompass a broad area including neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse. First, child maltreatment will be defined as a social problem. Second, common risk factors of child maltreatment will be discussed. Finally, preventative action and solutions will be reviewed. This paper will show…

This article is about domestic violence. It talks about different type of abuses. These abuses are physical abuse, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse. Domestic violence is a aggressive behavior between family or household members. Physical abuse is the use of physical force against someone in a way that injures or endanger that person. Sexual abuse is usually undesired sexual behavior by one person upon another. Emotional abuse is a verbal assault, which may diminish the sense of…

The rates of addictive behaviour and substance related problems are a growing problem within the Aboriginal communities. Represented dramatically through statistics gathered from surveys, approximately 75% residents of the First Nation and Inuit communities feel as though alcohol is a predominant problem within their community (Khan 2008). From Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to domestic violence, suicide, and social dislocation, Aboriginal communities continue to be ravaged by problems…

Child neglect can be physical neglect, medical neglect, inadequate supervision, and education neglect. Child abuse can be physical abuse which is kicking, hitting, choking, and stabbing. There is also sexual abuse. Each of these forms of neglect and abuse has a lasting effect. Many children who have been neglected or abused…

of the perpetrator (Baldry, 2008). Having children in a relationship is associated with an increased risk for IPV. There has been studies that indicate that half of IPV victims have had children in previous relationships (Baldry, 2008). The presence of children represents a drain on the attention and resources that the mother can devote to the new partner which increases the risk of jealousy, propriatariness, and…

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), is a significant concern in society today. It is estimated that 9 million couples, or one in six marriages, experience some form of intimate partner violence, with 21 percent of all violent crimes committed against women perpetrated by a romantic partner (Strong, DeVault, and Cohen 2010). Although violence against women in intimate relationships has existed for centuries, it has only become widely acknowledged as problematic since…

caregivers, especially for those who have mentally illness, intellectual limitations, or lack adequate parental skills, so the child’s disability may cause maltreatment. Maltreatment negatively affect children’s development and adulthood. Specifically, physical abuse tends to be associated with behavior problems; neglect with cognitive, language, and learning problems; and sexual abuse with sexualized behaviors and posttraumatic stress. Finally the author provided suggestions to…

Physical Health Stress could be seen in different ways, given the fact that a lot of factors that could affect one’s self. One aspect of this is physical health. Physical health is important because it allows our bodies to function properly and in superior condition. There are several components which Koshuta (2016) considers to be the main factors to determine one’s physical health – physical activity, nutrition and diet, alcohol and drugs, medical self-care, and rest and sleep. Flora…