Abuse

a name, abuse. Abuse exists in all variations of relationships. The most common form is physical abuse where visible scars, bruising, forced sexual relations, and possible death are inflicted upon the abused. Emotional abuse, a less noticeable type, can be mental, spiritual, or financial in nature. The cycle of abuse follows a common pattern where the abuser initially inflicts the abuse, feels guilt about the act and apologizes, attempts to rationalize…

For those affected by child abuse, mental, physical, behavioral, and economic problems are likely to occur in the future without proper help, and such effects often begin during abuse. It is difficult to identify children who are being abused as they normally do not mention it, a result of either not recognizing abuse or being manipulated to believe that they are not being abused. These children may appear timid and fearful of certain adults or events, and can have “behavioral extremes” such as…

project is on Emotional Abuse how it begins and the affects it has on the individuals involved. The first thing that we need to know is the definition of emotional abuse which could be understood for everyone. Emotional abuse is any act that includes confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation or any other treatment that may diminish someone self-worth. People that are emotional abuse suffer from low self-esteem, depression as well as anxious. Emotional abuse can happen to…

and increases the risk of entering into sexually abusive relationships later in life (Harte, Hamilton, & Meston, 2013). Survivors of childhood abuse may benefit from therapeutic interventions that encourage them to write about their past trauma (Antal & Range, 2009). This can allow the survivor to emotionally confront and cognitively understand the abuse (Pennebaker & Beall, 1986). However, a portion of those that could benefit…

Child abuse has been an issue throughout many homes over the last few decades. Child abuse comes in different forms; it can be physical and verbal. Parents and guardians do not realize the thin line between disciplining their child and abusing their child. To draw the line between the two, the guidelines of verbal and physical abuse should be made known. While people have tried to help the victims of child abuse, they find that it is not easy helping the children who are victims of abuse. Many…

Child Abuse There are many issues that our society faces like welfare, health care, unemployment, racial issues and so much more. But what about an issue that starts and ends with a child, child abuse is something that people tend to draw attention to but not as much as you think they would. As the years go by child abuse has more than tripled over the past ten years and the most authoritative figures have done to eradicate the problem is simply to send child services to the household but in…

The importance of not neglecting the elderly's needs is a serious factor when it comes to abuse. A patient with soiled clothes or bedding, looks malnourished and dirty, and has untreated physical problems is clearly getting neglected. A patient experiencing financial abuse will demonstrate purchases for inappropriate or unnecessary items, bills going unpaid, utilities getting shut off. Physical abuse will show signs such as unexplained burns or other signs of harm done, denying a person of…

Domestic abuse, also known as spousal abuse, occurs in a marriage or a serious relationship. It is when one wants to dominate and control the other person. “This can include many behaviors that can intimidate, manipulate, isolate, frighten, threaten, and or injure themselves or the other person” (National Coalition Against Domestic Abuse). There are many types of abuse, signs, and reasons why it is not reported quickly. Domestic abuse can be physical, sexual, economic, and or psychological.…

depression, neglect, abuse and other major illness that come with their age. A large variety of elder people is placed in senior home, hospices or is assigned a caregiver to assist them. However there are times when family members or caregivers are not taking care of the senior, and instead they cause abuse to the elder. The elder abuse is a problem that is growing rapidly in today’s society, and is problem that should concern us all. The evidence based program that aims to reduce abuse and…

child who we know is being abused? Child abuse comes in many shapes and forms, but overall children should not have to deal with the actions of their parents. The children should not bare the pain from the individuals that brought them into this world. Child abuse such as physical, emotional, sexually, and child neglect is happening at this moment and all around in our daily life. "Authorities…