...Family violence, according to the Singapore Women’s Charter Chapter 353 Section 64 (2009), is: Willfully or knowingly placing, or attempting to place, a family member in fear of hurt, causing hurt, wrongful confinement or restraint against the family member’s will or continual harassment which causes anguish. A family member can be your spouse or ex spouse, child (including adopted and step child), sibling, parent or in-law. Now there are many factors that contribute to family violence, the most commonly seen are the characteristics of the abused and the abuser. There is no one specific country or culture that is more abusive than another, abuse is spread across countries, cultures, socio-economic statuses, races, religion and ethnic groups (Goldman, Salus, Wolcott & Kennedy, 2009). For example, one may be very educated and well kept but if unable to control behavior caused by emotions, he may be abusive. While if one may be poor and lowly educated, if he is well controlled in his behaviors and emotions, he will then not be abusive. More often, in cases of child abuse, the abuser usually a parent, father or mother, could be one who may be in situations of stress or some one who simply cannot control their emotions, anger. In a paper written by Professor Harry J. Gaynor (1998), in 1,356 cases of child abuse reported by National Burn Victim Foundation, there were 176 spontaneous cases, of which 97% of them are parents that are known to have aggressive response behavior...
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...The research has shown that family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is prevalent, with Indigenous women more likely to experience family violence than non-Indigenous. Yet the rates of reporting is low. Many of the articles above, listed the reasons of low reporting is due mainly to fear. Fear of retribution, of having children taken away, of the shame and stigma associated with reporting and of being ostracised from their family community. Other factors include, lack of understanding of legal rights; the mistrust of police, government and human services workers and a lack of services or access to services. There is definite evidence that more services for Indigenous woman are needed. But unless the issues of why...
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...and violence are connected with alcoholism, incest and battering are also common in alcoholics’ families. According to Berger, nearly 30 percent of father – daughter incest cases and 75 percent of domestic violence cases contain a family member who is an alcoholic. Incest and battering targets often blame themselves for what has occurred. Since they feel so guilt-ridden, mortified, and deserted, that they themselves may perhaps turn to drinking as a way to run away from the pain. “Children of alcoholics are individuals who have been deprived of their childhood” (Silverstein, 1990). Children of alcoholics, if gone untreated these children, will convey their difficulties into their later life. Many adult children of alcoholics partake on complications with intimacy, for the reason that their preceding involvement has shown them not to trust other individuals. They may also believe that if they love someone, that...
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...One out of every four families experience some form of family violence. According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, more than 1 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner every year. While it doesn’t get as much attention, men can be domestic abuse victims also. (Aditi Mukherji) Violence within American families is considered to be a national crime; however, there is a debate over whether some reports are exaggerated and what type, if any, of punishment should be given. Family violence, also referred to as domestic violence, intimate partner violence, relationship violence, is a pattern of intentionally violent or controlling behavior used by a person against a family member or intimate partner to...
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...Family Violence Family violence occurs in many forms; the most heard of are domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse. Family violence affects many persons at some point in their life. Family violence is when someone uses abusive behavior to control and harm a family member, or someone whom they have an intimate relationship with. Not only do it harm the victim, but it also poses dangers for and effects family members as well. (Department of Justice, 2017) Family violence can have a serious impact and deadly consequences for victims and for those who see or hear the violence. Although we have the Criminal Code law that could be used to charge someone with acts of family violence. There are many kind of violence, including physical, sexual,...
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...Causes and consequences of family violence BSHS/407 October 19 2015 Dr. Elizabeth Nyang Causes and consequences of family violence In this paper, I will be discussing what family violence means and consists of, what indicators a counselor should be aware of when assessing a client such as a child and her family. I will also be discussing the long-term effects that violence has on a family, the triggers that are that are associated family violence and the implications associated with abuse and neglect. Family violence can occur in any family and any home regardless of race, sexuality, religion or community statues. There are many different ways that violence can be n a home such as physical abuse “Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, etc. are types of physical abuse. This type of abuse also includes denying a partner medical care or forcing alcohol and drug use upon him or her” (The United Sates Department of justice, 2015). Sexual abuse “Coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited to, marital rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex after physical violence has occurred, or treating one in a sexually demeaning manner” (The United Sates Department of justice, 2015). Emotional abuse “Undermining an individual's sense of self-worth and self-esteem is abusive. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism, diminishing one's...
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...Domestic and family violence is intentional and systematic and often increases in frequency and severity the longer the relationship continues. In Australia, domestic and family violence “is found across all cultures, ages and socio-economic groups, but the majority of those who experience these forms of violence are women. However, it is not possible to measure the true extent of the problem as most incidents of domestic, family and sexual violence go unreported.” (Parliament of Australia, 2015). The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the levels of violence experienced by the world’s women as ‘a global public health problem of epidemic proportions, requiring urgent action’. “In Australia, domestic, family and sexual violence is found across all cultures, ages and socio-economic groups, but the majority of those who experience...
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...The effects on children being exposed to family violence In this paper, I attempt to explore the various affects between children that are exposed to family violence. Sometime those affects can be sudden but a lot of the time they are long term affects that a child will face. Secondary data was gathered by using multiple academic sources. The secondary data consisted of population based surveys, public and private social service agencies. • A statement as to why the topic is important. This topic is important to me for many different reasons. Growing up I was exposed to family violence. As I got older I seen the effect that it had on me and how I deal with people. Being exposed to family violence is hard to deal with as people get older. It took me a while to deal with being exposed to family violence. At one point in time I thought it was ok until I got older and realized that family violence is a serious matter. • A review of literature relevant to the research topic. The issue of whether children are affected by being exposed to family violence is a problem that has been widely researched. (Fantuzzo and Mohr, 1999; Korbin, 2003; Gordis and Margolin, 2004; Matthews, 1999) In order to look at this problem a, definition of violence needs to be established. What is meant by violence in this situation is anything that can have an effect on a child. “Major categories of violence that has been investigated are (a) child maltreatment, including physical abuse, sexual abuse...
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...Running head: FAMILY VIOLENCE Family Violence and the Application of the Situational/Stress Theory Family Violence There has recently been an increased awareness that crimes of violence are not only perpetrated by strangers in public places rather instead research has uncovered a large amount of violent criminal behavior that occurs between intimates in private locations, such as the home (The Canadian Encyclopedia). These crimes have been underreported because of concerns about privacy, because of fear of retribution or because of concerns about maintaining the integrity of family relations. Family Violence is seen in many forms. “It is the baby who is battered, the child who is sexually assaulted, the woman who is punched and kicked by her husband, the elderly man who is attacked and exploited by his children (Ward, 2006).” One of the most common forms of family violence in Canada today appears to be Intimate partner violence. Overall, 7% of Canadians 15 years of age and older either in a current or previous marital or common-law union in 2004 experienced spousal violence in the past 5 years (Statistics Canada, 2004). This victimization of women is compounded by difficulties that they face in getting out of these abusive relationships. Women are often constrained by lack of employment, the responsibility for children and the fear of social disapproval from family and friends for not being...
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...SNAPSHOT The impact of domestic violence on children Key Points Domestic violence and children • Children, especially babies and young children, affected by domestic violence experience significant emotional and behavioural difficulties. • More than half of women in Australia who experience violence from a partner during their lifetime will be caring for children when the violence occurs. Living with domestic violence has serious effects on the emotional and behavioural wellbeing of children and on their development. However, good support services can help children cope with and, over time, recover from the effects of domestic violence. In mid 2011, against the backdrop of proposed amendments to Australian family law which were intended to better protect children from ongoing violence and abuse post-separation, The Benevolent Society commissioned the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse to undertake a literature review of the latest research on the impact of domestic violence on children. The review also summarises the research evidence on how best to support and work with children and families affected by domestic violence. • Children continue to be at risk of violence during and after their parents’ separation. • Shared care parenting arrangements for children from separated families where domestic violence is present place these children at significant risk of harm. • Children can cope with and recover from the effects of violence, drawing on both their own resilience...
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...Exposure to Domestic Violence Laws and Policies that address children’s exposure to domestic violence Despite the high rates of violence against women and the recent attention to the physical and emotional consequences of this abuse, until recently relatively little attention had been given to the unseen victims—the children. More than half the female victims of domestic violence live in a household with children under the age of 12.Greenfield (1998). Research suggests that between 3.3 million and 10 million children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence each year and more than a decade of empirical studies indicates that exposure to domestic violence can have serious negative effects on children. These effects may include behavioral problems such as aggression, phobias, insomnia, low self-esteem, and depression. Children exposed to domestic violence may demonstrate poor academic performance and problem-solving skills, and low levels of empathy. Exposure to chronic or extreme domestic violence may result in symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder, such as emotional numbing, increased arousal, avoidance of any reminders of the violent event, or obsessive and repeated focus on the event. Retrospective studies indicate that there may also be negative effects in adulthood, including depression, low self-esteem, violent practices in the home, and criminal behavior. Carlson (1992). Families affected by domestic violence touch all service systems...
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...PSYCHOEUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE APPROACHES TO CHILDREN WITNESSING FAMILY VIOLENCE Introduction Exposure to domestic violence, which can lead to significant health and developmental problems, is a common occurrence for many children. There is an ongoing need to develop and evaluate effective interventions for children exposed to domestic violence and disseminate information about best practices to domestic violence advocacy programs and other service providers Part A. Psycho educational or supportive approaches Safety first The first and the most key intervention for children is to address the issues of safety for the family. This usually involves working with the victim of violence to discuss the options he/she might consider to increase safety. Legal advocacy and domestic violence service agencies are good resources for addressing the challenges of safety. The first step toward helping the child is seeing that the abused parent is safe; another essential step is in assisting older children and adolescents in planning for their safety. Helping children and teens to develop specific strategies for keeping safe gives them a sense of control so that they feel less vulnerable. Counseling services There are a wide variety of counseling and mental health interventions available to families affected by domestic violence. Usually, families need more than therapy; they need case management and advocacy to assist the victim of violence in navigating the legal system, and in obtaining the resources...
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...Domestic Violence Introduction Domestic Violence Against Women is a global issue reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions. It is a problem without frontiers. Not only is the problem widely dispersed geographically, but its incidence is also extensive, making it a typical and accepted behavior. Only recently, within the past twenty-five years, has the issue been "brought into the open as a field of concern and study" (Violence Against Women in the Family, page 38). Domestic violence is not an isolated, individual event but rather a pattern of repeated behaviors that the abuser uses to gain power and control over the victim. Unlike stranger-to-stranger violence, in domestic violence situations the same perpetrator repeatedly assaults the same victim. These assaults are often in the form of physical injury, but may also be in the form of sexual assault. However the abuse is not only physical and sexual, but also psychological. Psychological abuse means intense and repetitive humiliation, creating isolation, and controlling the actions of the victim through intimidation or manipulation. Domestic violence tends to become more frequent and severe over time. Oftentimes the abuser is physically violent sporadically, but uses other controlling tactics on a daily basis. All tactics have profound effects on the victim. Perpetrators of domestic violence can be found in all age, racial, ethnic, cultural...
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...stuy 1. Statistically, how many women experience domestic violence in their lifetime? * One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime 2. Be prepared to identify common myths about family violence (see chap. 1 in the text) Family violence is uncommon - Many statistics on family violence are underestimates less reported than other violence WHY? Some victims may not perceive it as abuse Much media reporting on family violence is on sensational cases Studies have shown that lower-class families experience more violence HOWEVER: Poor people may be more likely than those who are better off to turn to police or social service agencies WHY? How might these impact estimates of FV by social class? It does not mean that ONLY poor families are violent or that ALL/MOST poor families are Are Abused children usually abusive as adults? * No * On average, abused children are more likely to be abusers as adults * But majority of abused children DO NOT grow up to be abusive adults * Childhood history is neither a necessary nor sufficient cause of family violence Alcohol is involved in 1 in 4 cases of wife beating * Binge drinkers three times more likely to hit wives * HOWEVER: * Majority of men who drink do not hit their wives * As many numbers of men who are sober abuse wives as those who drink/use drugs Some women “ask for it This is a form of ‘VICTIM BLAMING’ * ‘If she didn’t like...
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...Causes and Consequences of Family Violence Deborah Ware BSHS 407 March 9, 2015 Deborah Ayers Causes and Consequences of Family Violence Family violence is difficult to define. Wallace and Roberson (2013), define family violence as any demonstration by persons who are living respectively as a family that results in severe harm to different individuals of the family. They further state that severe injury may include corporeal or emotional maltreatment or an infringement of another family member’s rights and autonomy of choice (Wallace & Roberson, 2013). The United States Department of Justice (2014) defines family or domestic violence as an example of oppressive conduct in any relationship that is utilized by one person to gain or sustain power and control over another close person. Family violence can be physical, sexual, passionate, financial, or mental activities or coercions that impact someone else. This includes any practices that intimidate, control, humiliate, isolate, frighten, force, debilitate, accuse, hurt, harm, or wound somebody. Family violence can happen to anybody regardless of race, age, sexuality, religion, male or female. It happens in both same-sex and opposite sex relationships and can happen to close partners who are married, living respectively, or dating. Family violence impacts individuals from all walks of life, financial backgrounds, and educational levels (United States Department of Justice, 2014). Assessment Indicators According...
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