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    relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. There are four types of domestic violence physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual. Domestic violence can’t be categorized merely as abuse done to women by men but also abuse done to men by women as well. There are four types of domestic violence; physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual. The law only…

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    wives and 0.6 percent of males would be victims of severe physical abuse by their spouse (Steinmetz 501). A survey of husbands concluded that the stigma I recognized of a man “being a man” factored into whether a man would file a report on his wife or even confide in someone outside the relationship. Other reasons are based on institutionalized stereotypes, such as women expecting to be more verbal and men, and men more prone to use physical force to assert their dominance. This goes hand in…

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    Drug Users Should Go To Treatment Drug addiction is an illness causing extreme drug craving, drug seeking and use. Despite all the consequences it still continues. Drug addiction begins with the single act of taking drugs, and over time the ability to choose not to do so becomes harder and harder. Taking drugs and seeking the high becomes a compulsion. The behavior results from prolonged drug exposure on the brain and how it functions. The disease affects the way the brain works in regards…

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    Domestic Violence Escape

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    The first phase of domestic violence is the tension building phase. The abuser will criticize, swear, threaten and make the victim feel like they are walking on eggshells. The second phase is the violence phase where the partner explodes and the physical violence happens. The third phase is where the abuser apologizes, claims they will change and offers gifts. This phase is an attempt to draw the victim back in. If drawn back in the cycle continues over and over…

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    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 is something that their partner or family member will stop doing at some point, but no. Domestic violence is a serious issue…

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    Child Abuse Therapy

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    caregiver either fails to provide appropriate care (neglect), purposefully inflicts harm, or harms a child while disciplining him or her” (Child Abuse, Medicinenet.com). When they are abused during their childhood, it will affect their psychological and physical health in the future. Some survivors of child abuse even suffer from PTSD also know as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. By being abused as a child, some parents may even abuse their children. Under certain circumstances, people can be…

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    Physically attractive people are treated better overall seen through their acceptance of more social attention and prosocial behavior given by others. This shows that physical attractiveness “extends beyond mere ‘opinions’ of others and permeate actual actions toward others” (Langlois, et al. 2000, p. 401). For example, in a study of MBA graduates, they found that attractive men receive higher starting salaries, while…

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    many will only think of physical abuse of a partner, such as hitting, pinching, or pulling hair. There is much, much more to domestic violence. Domestic violence can include any of the following: “extreme jealously, cruelty to animals, forced sex or disregard of their partner 's unwillingness to have sex, blaming the victim for anything bad that happens,…

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    Mate Selection

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    Human beings and animals are clearly different. Dating and mate selection are one of the most important elements of human and animals, but the difference between humans and animals are that humans can share their emotions and feelings before expressing their will. Before choosing a spouse, there are many factors that people consider important according to their standards. Human reproduction is an instinctive aspect, but people do not choose any random one because dating and marriage affect the…

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    Chccld404b Assignment 1

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    CHCCHILD404B - Assignment 1 (LA015748) Support the rights and safety of children and young people. As a result of the sexual abuse, Paula could be feeling a lot of shame, embarrassment, hopelessness, powerlessness and lack of control. Paula could also have feelings of hostility and anger towards the abuser and those who failed to protect her/allow the abuse. Some other consequences of the abuse might include feelings of or believing oneself to be alone/isolated, worthless, invisible, incompetent…

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