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Hospital Records, and a picture of the pistol used to kill Donovan Stephens. I decided to accept witness, Dr. Bobby Phoenix, as a professional on battered women syndrome. I’m basing his expertise on the fact that he is the Executive Director of the National Center for Women’s studies, he has a Ph.D. in Psychology from Georgetown University where he also teaches about domestic violence, and he is very knowledgeable on the subject. He has been specializing in battered women syndrome since the mid…

Imagine, the news comes on and you hear about the latest gruesome murder, or the one of many rapes that occur daily in the United States. What if you were that person on the T.V. screen, would you want justice for the world crushing, life-altering pain that someone caused you and your family? The death penalty should be made legal in the United States because it allows for justice to be given to those people who have committed vigorous crimes and most importantly, it decreases the chances of…

Over time, a hostage victim may come to believe that the abuse he or she has endured was done out of kindness or love on the part of the captor. It is important to remember that SS develops subconsciously and on an involuntary basis. This “survival strategy” is a developed instinct as an attempt to survive in…

especially concerning women, is a concealed problem that is evident in today 's world but is not discussed and analyzed as it should be. It is incredibly important to be able to understand why this problem exists. According RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) one out of every six American women have been a victim of attempted or completed rape. Why is women violence accepted as a norm? I argue that this issue is on a societal level more so than any other with ideas such as the feminist…

Chris Gardner: Homelessness to Great success The American Dream is a dream that many Americans strive for. The freedom in which includes the opportunity for prosperity and success, as well as an upward social mobility for the family and children, achieved through hard work, with few barriers. The Pursuit of Happiness, is a book written by the multi-millionaire Chris Gardner. Gardner was not born into nobility. He battled through many obstacles to become the man he is today. His book also…

“I’ve never felt more like a liar than the times I have talked about sexual assault and rape. I’ve never felt more vulnerable, alone, silenced – not in the process of being assaulted, but in the aftermath when I told my family and friends.” These words were written by a college freshman after she had been raped, but they unfortunately resonate with many other survivors. Over 5% of women on college campuses experience rape or attempted rape every year. These women may be described as slut and…

According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network show “Every two minutes in the United States, someone is raped, and the chances of being that victim are four times greater for a female college student” (Burnett et. al, 2009). Many times men like to label women with derogatory names such as slut, bitch and at times even being known as easy. Instead, women should be praised for being a survivor or role model after being a victim from a sexual assault such as rape. So what causes rape you…

introduced to us more then a decade ago in kindergarten and preschool still hold true today. That if someone does not openly express interest in participating in an activity with you, you should not force them. According to the Rape & Abuse, Incest National Network (RAIN) consent is…

Throughout the past decade, the issue of sexual violence among students in schools particularly for the women attending college has awakened people’s concerns on the matter in the United States. After I read an article title “Campus Sexual Assault: How America’s Institutions of Higher Education Respond”, I agreed when it says that sexual violence acts are more common than you might think among colleges. Another known fact is that the victim often knows the perpetrator who commits these sexual…

Many students are excited to enter college. There is new freedom, and they are not being nagged by their parents. Students can go to sporting events, parties, and extra-curricular events to meet new people, and maybe even romantic interests (Wilson). However, students are taught to be careful in new situations. There is no telling if someone they meet may be a sexual predator. Many women are told to be cautious of new men they meet, and to always watch their drinks at parties. Although this…