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    Domestic violence is a private issue which many people are not capable of saying what is going on. Domestic violence doesn’t only mean when someone hits another person but, it also means when someone uses a loud voice, yells, and uses aggressive behavior abuses another person and financially dependent. There are many types of domestic violence regarding to an abuse as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, economic abuse and psychological abuse. Many victims think that Domestic Violence…

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    protection. The party served with this order must comply, and if there is sufficient evidence to prove the party is not complying they have committed a breach and can face criminal or civil penalties. Restraining orders are commonly used in domestic violence cases, harassment, stalking or sexual assault. 2) What can a restraining order do? A Restraining order refrains the suspect from contacting you, visiting your home or workplace, keeps them away from you about 100 yards minimum and from…

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    Domestic violence also known as battering or family violence, is a crime that involves a set of behaviors that involve violence and abuse by a person in a domestic setting. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, domestic violence consists of but not limited to “physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse” that violate many norms of society. Although, it is most common in heterosexual couples it is quite extensive covering the majority…

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    Additionally, domestic violence happens very often and most of people consider it—not as a crime—but a norm of marriage. And the reasons for it? The reporters of DHS Program give us some instances: disrespecting in-laws, neglecting the house or children, arguing with husband, going out without husband’s consent, etc. and even not cooking properly—putting less or more salt—is enough to be beaten (Hindin, Kishor, and Ansara, 27). Similarly to the case of rape victims, these women cannot run to…

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    of domestic violence and abuse, specifically in chapter 15 it does a great job in explaining the many factors that influence this behavior. The text does a good job of explaining how the abuse occurs on a physical, sexual, psychological, and economic level to control a partner or child (Gladding, 2015). I think it is very important to look at all these aspects and evaluate, which are more severe on a case by case basis. I was also very interested in the assessments it discussed for domestic…

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    Introduction The sexual violence panel I went to was interesting. On campus I have seen the Take a Stand flyers on buildings, before even listing to the guest speakers. The campaign’s mission is to educate people on sexual and domestic violence. The efforts to provide resources to any, and all victims. Having a support group in an event like this one is key to recovery. For this panel discussion the three panelist talked about ways to help the victim. The resources given to victims, and…

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    On 07/31/2016 at approximately 2230 I was requested to assist with a domestic violence report at 1634 E. 120th Ave Mulvane, KS 67110. E911 advised a male half had pinned the RP's mother up against a wall and had been yelling at the RP. E911 also advised the male had left the residence in a white color, older model pick up truck and drove to an unknown location. When I arrived at the residence deputies were already out talking with the individuals. I spoke with Deputy Corley who stated the two…

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    issue of children 's exposure to domestic violence. It is discussed that children in Australia and internationally are increasingly witnessing violent behaviour between parents, which is now being considered as a form of child abuse. Richards (2011), further outlines and compares the stereotypical view to research literature in regard to how children “witnessing” domestic violence is defined. It was found that from a stereotypical view children witnessing domestic violence is a child simply…

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    soon as possible. Domestic violence can be dated back to around 750 B.C. when Romans were justifiably allowed to beat their wives under the law (Dyess.af). Government enforcement and legislation against domestic violence cultivated around the 1500s in early old English laws to prevent the intolerable acts of abuse. The majority of the population in the United States have either heard of, been a part of, or witnessed some kind of domestic violence issue. The problem of domestic violence has…

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    curtailing domestic violence I. . Laws and mandates are not pragmatic if they are void of comprehensive services and treatment for the victim, children, and perpetrator A. Arrest at incidents are not common B. Cases are often too complex to address in court C. TPOs are not effective as a deterrent to continued acts of domestic violence. II. Domestic Violence victims include more than just two individuals A. Children and other family members are often collateral damage in domestic violence…

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