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    What is the first thing that comes to mind when the ream abuse is heard? Physical, sexual, psychological, personal, narcissistic, and neglect are all different characteristics of abuse. These six types of abuse are all different, yet they are somehow connected. Some people assume that abuse is just one word to describe all forms of abuse. What they don’t realize is that there are many different types. All are as equally harmful as another. “Abusive sexual behavior is sexual misconduct that ranges from derogatory, demeaning, contemptuous, or damaging to brutal, cruel, exploitative, painful, or violent. Abusive sexual behavior includes sexual contact or sexual attention obtained through force, threats, bribes, manipulation, pressure, tricks,…

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    In every corner of this world, the issue of abuse has been one of the most apparent and most persisting problems that people experience. As of today, it could be said that this issue has been mitigated a lot, especially due to the intense efforts provided by individuals, groups, and institutions in response to the dire consequences that abuse (in any form) could inflict to the victims and even to the general society at large. According to ReachMa.org (2017), the six types of abuse are; (1)…

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    Psychological Abuse, is also known as psychological violence, emotional abuse or mental abuse, is a form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing another to behavior that may result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or posttraumatic stress disorder. In a study of 1,000 women 15 years of age or older, 36% had experienced emotional abuse while growing up; 43% had experienced some form of abuse as children or adolescents. In this paper I will be…

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    Elder population is most vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment due to decline in their physical and mental health. They become victims of their own family members or other health care personals’ when they are in health care setting. Abusers are intentionally causing harm either physically or emotionally to an older individual who cannot help themselves. This mistreatment is not just limited to physical or emotional, but also include sexual, medical, financial, neglect and abandonment. One of the…

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    Title: Psychoeducational Intervention for Families at Risk for with Child Abuse Contents: 1. Title 2. Contents 3. Preface 4. Definition 1Child Maltreatment 5. Definition 2 Child Abuse 6. Definition 3 Emotional Neglect 7. Definition 4 Child Sexual Abuse 8. Definition 5 Psychological/Morale Violence Definition 9. Psychological Interventions 10. Forms of Intimidation 11. Forms of Control 12. Substance Abuse & Child Abuse 13. Conclusion 14. Reference:…

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    Child abuse is the physical or psychological maltreatment or even sexual molestation of a child. Child abuse and neglect is significant and well established as a major societal unsettling problem with remarkable repercussions for the affected children, their families, and society at large. There are different factors that will affect how the authorities are going to proceed in case of alleged child abuse, for the legal and social services will determine the eligibility. I believe this is a…

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    Animal abuse is a critical issue as it is concerning the welfare and treatment of animals. It is illegal by the law as it is about intentional and unintentional harm to the animals which is caused by humans. The cruelty may come towards the animals in two main forms of abuse physical and psychological. Animal abuse is a critical issue as it is concerning the welfare and treatment of animals. It is illegal by the law as it is about intentional and unintentional harm to the animals which is…

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    of child abuse. Fiona is just one of the many children that have been subjected to abuse. According to a 2014 survey done by Children’s Bureau, in the United States, an estimated 702,000 children have suffered from maltreatment, and those are only the cases that have been reported. Child abuse is a serious problem. Children are suffering from something that leaves a scar in their minds forever, and…

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    Domestic Violence Physical, emotional, and psychological abuse are only some of the forms of domestic violence and the severity of all of them amount the same. Domestic violence knows no boundaries and not only can it hurt the individual being abused but also the ones around them. Domestic violence has become a worldwide epidemic that is affecting individuals regardless of gender, age, race, or religion. Statistics show that nearly 20 people per minute (including men and women) are physically…

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    many years, society has divided child abuse into two categories: physical abuse and sexual abuse. Due to the lack of physical evidence, it is much harder to prove emotional abuse. Every year there are thousands of children who suffer from abuse and neglect. According to the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, in 2013 there were 679,000 victims of child abuse and neglect reported to CPS agencies in the United States. When one hears the word abuse and neglect they often default to…

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