...Kevin Henry FOUN 1001 13th April2015 The marginalization of male domestic abuse victims through the media (Final) “Whenever I speak of male abuse I am met by disbelief and even worse laughter. I notice in talking with other shelter staff throughout the state that this attitude prevails in other shelters, too- men are the perpetrators women are the victims.” The above quote from Jan Dimmitt executive director of Kelso’s emergency support shelter in Longview Washington, United states reveals an all too common attitude towards male domestic abuse. Such a discriminatory attitude is not simply limited to the United States however it is also seen here in the Caribbean, a region with a history of domestic abuse and even more concerning is realization that the media helps to proliferate such a view. Media of all kinds can influence and even distort the perception of persons’ opinions on topics such as physical attractiveness and politics. Similar problems arise when applied to the issue of domestic abuse and the media has a responsibility to ensure that it does not misrepresent men by offering only one view of the issue. The media has a prospective responsibility to ensure that they portray the reality of domestic abuse to avoid stereotyping men as aggressors. The media in all outlets whether social or otherwise is the major provider of information on various issues and therefore has a prospective responsibility to provide information without bias. Prospective responsibility according...
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...Democracy Now 1 The area of interest I chose was domestic violence/abuse from an show titled: An NFL Wife Tell Her Story: Intimidated Spouses Followed “Code of Silence” Around Domestic Abuse. This topic is common among the players in the National Football League (NFL). The date this show was posted is Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The key presenter(s) that discussed the topic were as followed: Amy Goodman (Journalist and columnist for radio show Democracy Now!) and Dewan Smith-Williams (Wife of retired NFL Player Wally Williams; Intimated spouse around domestic abuse). A briefing of the show, Mrs. Williams, is currently married to retired NFL player Wally Williams and has dealt with domestic abuse. In their relationship in the past, she encountered domestic abuse by Mr. Williams. Mrs. Williams wanted to tell her side of the story about how domestic abuse cases are filed against NFL players by their spouses and/or partners and how the NFL keeps it silence when informed. She wanted this story to help encourage change and promote change within the NFL. Mrs. Williams also discusses how drugs, Alcohol, and football are common issues apart of many spouses and/or partners lives and they deal with it all the time, which causes domestic abuse in many relationships of NFL players. Even though Mrs. Williams husband was placed in the diversion program for drug and alcohol abuse and for the use of marijuana the abuse continued and the NFL did nothing about it. During this show, Mrs...
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...Leave the Abuser? The Effects of Domestic Violence Victim’s Decision on Attributions Made by Young Adults What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is a pattern of forced and controlling behavior and strategies by a person to gain power and control over a partner (Halket, Gormley, Mello, Rosenthal & Mirkin, 2013). Through these studies domestic violence will be referred to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) this way the definition of violence is clarified, that one person of the relationship is being abusive but against elders or child abuse in the household (Halket, Gormley, Mello, Rosenthal & Mirkin, 2013). One in ever four women are victims of domestic violence, but this number can double because not all women report domestic...
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...Domestic Violence and Elderly Abuse Policy By; Shay B. Young May 28th 2012 CJA 464/ Criminal Justice Policy Analysis Ronald Stock Domestic Violence and Elderly Abuse Domestic and elderly abuse is two forms of violence that happens to individuals from birth aged children to elderly individuals. Domestic and elderly abuse is a major issue that is experienced all around the world. These two forms of abuse and violence have many similarities, often times the abuse that starts as a child leads to abuse during adulthood. This paper will be going over the two forms of abuse, factors, statistics, and later a policy that is in place for the reduction of the two forms of abuse. Domestic Violence Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behavior to gain power or control over another individual in a relationship. The abuse can come in forms such as physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological actions or threats coming from the control partner to the other partner. Domestic violence happens to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. Domestic violence affects all people throughout different backgrounds, social levels, and educational levels. Factors that perpetuate domestic violence As mentioned above there are different factors that play a role in a domestic violence setting. Culture factors may include but are not limited to gender, the role within the relationship, values, and acceptance of violence as a means to resolve...
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...Substance abuse is interconnected with domestic violence mainly alcohol which plays a role in the domestic abuse. According to research, alcohol abuse correlates with violence, and this isn’t a myth but a mere fact. However, in many cases, violence perpetrators do not drink heavily they use the small amount they have drunk to commit violence against their victims in the name of drunkenness. In reality, alcohol does not cause violence though it makes the situation to escalate. The substance abuse is just a scapegoat to justify violence. According to research abusers are more likely to commit the crime of domestic violence by behaving so violently under the influence of alcohol or any other drug, but this is usually an excuse for acting in...
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...Domestic abuse is often times only seen as physical abuse but it also includes sexual, verbal, and emotional abuse. It is a very prominent problem in today’s society but it is not a topic in which most individuals are comfortable discussing. Because of this domestic abuse is an issue that is not being fixed. Not enough people are aware of ways to help individuals that have suffered from it. In an awareness campaign put on by APAV Victim Support this specific ad encourages people to speak out about domestic abuse in order to solve the problem before anyone gets seriously hurt. At first glance, the viewer’s eyes typically settle on the women’s face, then the viewer comes to the realization that she has a black eye and busted lip. Next, people...
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...Domestic Abuse within Christian Marriages Linda J. Whitworth Liberty University Abstract Domestic abuse has become a worldwide epidemic. It affects every part of life, from lost time at work to suicide or homicide. It effects every culture, every race, every gender and every socioeconomic background. When domestic abuse happens within the confines of a Christian marriage, it can shake the abused spouse to the core, causing her to question her belief in God. Women are told that they are to submit to both Jesus Christ and their husbands, acknowledging the husband as the head of the family. Sadly, this principle has been construed by abusive spouses as a coercive means in which to keep the abused (in this case, the wife) in complete submission. It is then threatened that should the wife try to leave or to seek help, she will be punished by God, thus sending a mixed message. For a woman of faith, holding on to God helps her to hold on to hope. Even through the questioning and the doubt, faith remains. Once they escape the abusive marriage, it is the victim’s faith that helps her start her life over, with a deeper knowledge of that faith and knowing that God will see her through anything. Keywords: abuse, Christianity, domestic violence, faith, marriage, relationships Domestic Abuse within Christian Marriages Abuse, in its most basic form means to hurt, mistreat, injure or insult (Briscoe & Hunt, 2009). There are many types of abuse, some more passive and some more...
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...Finding freedom from domestic abuse Shelly Rede ENG/147 November 17, 20014 Alexandra Zuffoletti Finding freedom from domestic abuse “Victims had to find a way to “connect the dots” and make their lives come together which was difficult. “ (Javaherian, Krabacher, Andriacco, &German, 2007) Despite the difficulties those who have suffered domestic abuse can find recovery. Traversing the system to reach the goal of freedom from the abuse is both arduous and rewarding. It also takes that person coming to the understanding the only way to live is to leave. In order to get out of an abusive relationship, individuals must understand what domestic abuse is, have access to resources and support that can help, and be strong. Understanding the components of domestic abuse and being able to recognize the signs is an important first step. Domestic abuse by most definitions is abuse that happens to individuals in an intimate and or personal relationship, such as spouses, boyfriend/girlfriend, and same-sex couples. “Intimate partner violence does not discriminate. It has no boundaries.” ‘said Annell Lough a family advocate at The Center for Women and Families and survivor of intimate partner violence.” (“Taking its toll,”2014, para. 4) Abusers will use many different tactics to gain control over their victims. Some of these tactics are bullying, isolation, financial control, coercion, threats, physical assault, and using the children if children are present in the relationship....
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...The person I have decided to Interview is a friend of mine named Tammy Koske. It was 29 years ago this past December when her sister Michelle (age 22 at the time) was reported missing in Holyoke, MA. The sisters had been dealing with domestic abuse since childhood which led to them both being in and out of abusive relationships into adulthood. Tammy managed to escape that life, but her sister unfortunately was not as lucky. It wasn’t until 2005 after Michelle’s husband Michael Nicholaou killed his current wife Aileen, her daughter and himself in a double murder suicided, that the authorities made him a person of interest in not only Michelle’s case but in the Connecticut River Valley Serial Killings, rapes, disappearances and murders of other women in New Hampshire, Virginia, Texas, Florida, Vermont, Massachusetts, and possibly New York and Illinois. Still today, Tammy and her family do not know what happened to her sister Michelle or what he allegedly did with her body....
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...The Automotive industry – Inventory and issues of fleet. Theory of constraint Throughput: There is limited inventory of a specific vehicle domestically and it is really cutting into potential sales and profitability Inventory: Limited number of vehicles available in the US is hurting growth and our market share potential. The issue at hand correlates directly to inventory Operating expense: Legal issues and logistic costs to bring more vehicles over from overseas. Potentially the opening of a domestic plant would be a huge operational cost. Bottleneck: limited availability domestically is putting a real strain on our operating potential 5 step process 1.) Identifying the bottleneck: There has been a real problem with our distribution channels lately. We receive cars from overseas (Europe) where all our vehicles are made. The time it takes for the cars to get from Europe to our US ports can sometimes be up to a month or more! Lately we have seen a shortage in specific car types and this shortage have hurt our dealers sales due to the fact that we do not have the vehicles they want, so they go elsewhere. We need a better process around getting vehicles early whether it is a new forecasting method or opening a building warehouse domestically. 2.) Exploit Bottleneck: Our Company could create a forecasting tool which is used in other industries and companies alike that predicts sales volume month in advance hence making the distribution of cars from overseas more efficient...
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...-Behavioral Interventions October is domestic violence awareness month; there is no need for a distinct month to be conscious of the frequency of domestic violence. Domestic violence is rampant across the nation. In this paper the subject to identify is the use of cognitive-behavioral practices within the setting of a woman’s shelter; known as “Turning Point.” The shelter mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to regain control of their lives (Turning Point, Inc., n.d.). Population Domestic and sexual violence is a global issue that does not discriminate culturally, socio-economically, race, gender, or age. Turning Point offers programs, shelter, and means for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. A domestic and sexual violence situation occurs when the abuser and the victim have an association, contrasting a stranger attack. Nearly 25% of surveyed women and 7.6% of surveyed men said that they were raped and/or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner, or date at some time in their lifetime. According to these estimates 1.5 million women are raped or physically assaulted by an intimate partner (US Department of Justice, 2000). Programs and Interventions Turning Point provides programs that address the origin of domestic violence and sexual assault. Turning Point offer...
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...Riley Smith Lang 120 Professor Murray March 31 2015 Animal Cruelty and Abuse Animal abuse is said to be an under reported abuse stated by The Humane Society, it is also seen as a disturbing abuse. The rate in which animal abuse is going is only making it terrifying. The statistics of animal abuse are rising more and more with each year that comes. Although humans see it as something unfathomable, animal abuse occurs every day. Animal abuse is when physical pain, scarring, or death is brought upon an animal for no reason or showing it neglect. As shown in a group of statistics by The Humane Society shows that most abuse cases occur in dogs the most, commonly the pit bull. The Humane Society states that in 2001 abuse that occurred with dogs was around 13%, in 2007 it increased with a 12% jump to 25%, but in their latest study it was shown that 65% of abuse cases occur with dogs. As startling as this information may sound, it is a fact that society as a whole is becoming a worse place that feels like it is okay to hurt animals. In fact 68% of humans believe that the meat prices need to drop instead of worrying about the well-being of a cow or any animal. The ASPCA also agrees with what the human society has to say. The ASPCA agrees that the rate in which animal abuse is going is way too high. Animal abuse does not just have to be about physically hurting an animal. This could also mean neglecting it. An animal is just like any human. It loves being shown it is cared about and...
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...Relationship Abuse By Abby Everett Relationship abuse is a growing and very dangerous epidemic that needs to be stopped because of the mental health damage it is causing to a large number of women and even a small amount of men across the country and around the globe. Although women are the ones victimized 90% of the time, abuse can also happen to men. Relationship abuse can occur in both heterosexual and homosexual relationships. Abuse most commonly starts at the high school age when relationships get more serious and emotions are deeper which cause higher chance for abuse. More than 1.5 million women nationwide seek medical treatment for injuries related to abuse each year (enddomesticabuse.com). One out of every three women will be assaulted by an intimate partner during her lifetime, and 60 to 70% of men who abuse their partners also batter their children (enddomesticabuse.com). Victims of domestic abuse or domestic violence may be men or women, although women are most commonly victimized. This abuse happens among heterosexual couples and in same-sex partnerships. Except for the gender difference, domestic abuse doesn't discriminate. It happens within all age ranges, ethnic backgrounds, and financial levels. The abuse may occur during a relationship, while the couple is breaking up, or after the relationship has ended. Despite what many people believe, domestic violence is not due to the abuser's loss of control over his behavior. In fact, violence is a deliberate...
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...Abuse Experienced by Adults P1: Describe forms of abuse which may be experienced by adults P2: Describe indicators that abuse may be happening to adults Abuse can be a singular act or multiple acts. Abuse can occur in any relationship and can be the direct result of deliberate intent, ignorance or neglect. It may be a criminal offence, such as rape, assault or theft. Abuse can occur anywhere: * In public places * In the victims own home * At work * In hospital * In places of worship * In care homes * At day care The abuser can be anyone, a man or a woman. An abuser could be a * Neighbour * Someone who goes to the day centre * Family member * Volunteer * Paid health or social care worker * Teacher * Clergyman Type Of Abuse | Definition Of The Abuse | Example Of The Abuse | Indicators Of The Abuse | Physical | Physical abuse is a form of abuse involving contact that is intended to cause feelings of intimidation, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm.Physical abuse can occur through withholding care, preventing access to healthcare or applying inappropriate techniques or treatments. It can include forced isolation and confinement, for example, people being locked in their room, and inappropriate methods of restraint. | Striking, punching, pushing, pulling slapping, biting, whipping, striking with an object, kicking, tripping, kneeing, strangling, rape, placing in stress positions (tied...
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...Expression of anger and relationships Unchecked rage under the canopy of unhealthy derivatives of anger can lead to abuse, which is an expression of an unhealthy relationship, both in a physical and psychological sense. Domestic violence has been defined strictly as physical abuse. However, domestic violence can take on other forms, such as verbal, emotional, sexual or psychological abuse. The focus of this paper will be to compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy relationships when anger is the factor. In relationships, there are healthy and unhealthy feelings that determine the difference between healthy or unhealthy relationships. The thought, or more specifically, the inner reflex ushered by the need to express rage, and the restraint used to filter this rage in an imaginative personal inner fantasy can be healthier than expressing this unchecked uncontrolled anger in a tangible sense. One of the unhealthy expressions of anger is anger that cannot be controlled, most usually called rage. Every emotion has an extreme and the extreme of anger is rage. Human beings are subject to a plethora of emotions filtered through a psychological net and are most times expressed in a physical nature. If one is sad, one can cry, if one is frustrated, one can be moved to yell. Each emotive state has its extreme example. If this were not the case, such societal facts like crime and punishment would not be an effect, or needed. As a society, these emotions, need to be controlled and tempered...
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