Child sexual abuse

violence as inhumane. For centuries, women have been viewed as property with the sole purpose of child bearing and maintaining the house. Even in modern times some cultures continue to view them as subordinates to men but Western Civilization has changed those views. What…

Intimate partner violence does not segregate, there are no boundaries. Regardless of economic status, race, religion, ethnicity or gender, Intimate partner violence (IPV) can affect anyone. Due to the increase in Intimate partner violence in women of color and religious faith based communities; a need was recognized to help address the needs. An educational and intervention program called S.T.A.R.T. It is a culturally sensitive, research-based program, implemented to assist in educating, and…

(Q) This passage establishes a wonderment as to question to what point does a mother give up on their child? From the start of conception, mothers are born fulfilled with the remedy of joy that a newborn is developing in them. A remedy that makes them feel the sensation of love. Mothers are frequently never question their love for their child. However, is that certain for all mothers? Through no fault of their own, sometimes kids either grown up from a negative neighborhood or a conflicted…

Various risk factors impact the ways in which a child, family, and community processes and understand their exposure to trauma. The presence of secondary adversities is known as risk factors that contribute to the negative outcomes on the individual’s bio-psycho-social spiritual system. Risk Factors can be defined as, “a characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes and is associated with a higher likelihood of problem outcomes.”…

Domestic violence is a big problem for professional sports athletes. Athletes are expected to be violent and aggressive in the sport they play, and those traits sometimes transfer into every day interactions. Athletes have been involved in domestic violence cases since the big leagues were created, but it wasn't until the mid 1990's that they were taken seriously. OJ Simpson's murder trial was the case that made people look more closely at athletes and violent crimes (Violence in Professional…

Naturally, this research proves that abuse survivors can become successful and powerful members of society. The existence of several celebrities who have gone through abusive childhoods backs up this research even more. Actress Drew Barrymore is a prime example of someone who has risen above their abusive past and not allowed it to block their career and dominate their personality. Barrymore was physically and mentally abused by her alcoholic stepfather, and often neglected by her irresponsible…

words “child abuse”, they automatically think of the worst-case scenario, but there are many forms of child abuse, some being worse than others. When children get in trouble, the first instinct most parents have is to spank them. Is this an acceptable form of punishment? Many people view this topic differently; some people believe it is acceptable because they were spanked as a child, and other people see it as completely unacceptable due to the fact that it is inflicting pain on a child. Some…

Besides poor physical health, poor mental health is also a negative outcome of child poverty. In fact, child poverty is highly associated with higher rates of antisocial behavior, anxiety, and depression (Machell and David J 1; McLeod 1; Najman 1). Poor children also have a higher risk of intentional self-injuries compared to non-poor children (Guo and Mullan 433). Research has shown that early childhood poverty experience can have a long-lasting negative mental health impact on children…

been an interest for the country. More specifically, there is an interest in the homelessness of female veterans. This can be reflected in the numerous studies that have been conducted that relate to the risks of homelessness in general, substance abuse and mental illness. For the purpose of this paper I will be focusing on the broad topic of the effectiveness of transitional housing for veterans. Relevancy and Learning Opportunities While there are many articles that exist on the effectiveness…

My parents spent the greater part of my preschool years assuming I would grow up to be a serial killer. As any parent probably knows, there is a time in a child’s life where they do not understand the concept and capabilities of death. It was during this period in my life that my parents decided it was acceptable to give me my own pet guinea pig. While I do not particularly remember this guinea pig, who I lovingly named Jenna, I do remember very vividly the moments leading up to her brutal death…