Intimidation

Animal cruelty and abuse is a very common discussion in society recently. Why could this be? Is it that animal cruelty statistic rates are rising, or is it that society is becoming more aware of the matter? Nevertheless, more people are recognising animal cruelty as an issue and it is becoming increasingly more controversial. Considering this, it would appear that nearly everyone is a self-proclaimed animal lover and will repeatedly swear by protecting animals (particularly pets) and their…

In 1979 psychologist Lenore Walker described a cycle she observed while interviewing 1,500 victims of domestic violence. This four-stage cycle of abuse consists of a period of tension-building that climaxes in an incident of abuse, followed by reconciliation and an interval of calmness that inevitably regresses to tension-building and another incident of abuse, ad infinitum (Grand Canyon University (GCU) PCN-360 Family Cycles of Abuse Lecture). Since substance abuse is commonly associated with…

Domestic Violence represents a social problem which impacts people's lives in New Zealand. According to Are You Ok organisation (2014) about half of the homicides in New Zealand are committed by a person known to family. On average, family violence occurs every half and 5 minutes, and about 76% of it was not reported to police. Official crime statistics shows that from 2009 to 2013 a total of 13 women, 10 men and 9 children were killed each year as a result of such pervasive crime.…

Domestic violence and sexual assault are pervasive and life-threatening crimes affecting millions of individuals across our nation regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, or education. The issue remains extremely relevant and far-reaching, and has been spotlighted recently by cases involving NFL players, as well as pop star Chris Brown. While these well-known and well-covered stories have shed light on domestic violence and helped alert the public to its dangers, many incidents…

Domestic violence is a common phenomenon in societies where patriarchy lingers in personal, social and legal systems (James). In some instances, it is normalized because of societal expectations. Domestic violence is an ongoing issue that does not have effective preventive laws or punishment. Too frequently, offenders are not punished adequately. It is essential for the public to understand the types of domestic violence and how it is currently regarded in the courtroom to see the need for the…

The cycle of violence is the pattern trend that normally happens in the process just before domestic violence occurs. This process starts but escalates over time and it reaches a point where it becomes more evident and prevalent in a relationship. The violence can manifest in many ways including abusive acts to an individual. Abuse may range from sexual, physical, financial, verbal or emotional abuse. All these are contributors that eventually lead to eruption of violence in a relationship. The…

My history alines with that of a long time immigrant, my grandparents came from two different worlds. My grandfather’s parents migrated from Spain around the time when war was happening around the world. His mother moved to Mexico, seeking a better future for her son, and eventually my grandfather met my grandmother. The mother of my grandmother on the other hand was indigenous, they lived in Mexico for generations. My grandmother was raised hearing stories from her grandmother, of when they…

Aggression and Alzheimer's - Are Men More Aggressive? By Carrie Roberts May 13, 2014 Unfortunately, there are times when aggression and Alzheimer's go hand-in-hand with seniors. The reasons for Alzheimer's are not fully known, but hypothesis suggests that it may be caused due to a decreased production of acetylcholine, and formation of plaque in the brain, which damages nerve cells. Genetic factors might also cause the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists Alzheimer's…

The first construct that I will need a measure for is the amount of fear of sexual assault that women in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps experience/feel. The survey measure for this construct should focus primarily on quantifying the amount of fear women feel. This likely takes form in how often a woman thinks about the fear of sexual assault or how often she changes her behaviors to avoid fear of being assaulted. In this measure, I would also like to include some questions…

Burlingame, CA (2014)– Weight-related bullying is widespread and devastating according to women who participated in the most recent SheByShe™ opinion survey, “Women’s Weight and Body Image Concerns.” Over half, 52 percent, of those women participating in the survey said they have been the victim of weight-related bullying at least once in their lives. Most of the bullying was related to being overweight, although nearly 25 percent said incidents happened because they were underweight. Much…