...What is Teen Dating Violence? Teen Dating Violence (TDV) is described as the physical, emotional, or sexual abuse that occurs within a relationship while dating. TDV can occur in person, or electronically by a current or former partner (CDC, 2014). Many adolescents and adults are unaware of the prevalence of TDV but a recent national study revealed that nearly 10% of adolescents have reported being hit, slapped, or intentionally physically hurt by someone they had claimed to be dating (CDC, 2014). About 20% of adult women who reported experiencing some form of intimate partner violence (IPV) also reported experiencing TDV between the ages of 11-17 (CDC, 2014). Also, black students experience TDV (14%) at a significantly higher rate than their white peers (8.9%) (Rothman, 2013). TDV is a very important issue to address because as teens mature mentally and emotionally, they are heavily influenced by previous relational experiences. If they do not cultivate positive, healthy relationships, TDV can be a dangerous precursor to experiencing IPV as adults. Victims of TDV are more likely to do poorly in school, binge drink, commit suicide, and engage in physical altercations (CDC, 2014). There are several risk factors involved with TDV. There is an increased risk for toxic relationships for teens who believe that physical violence is a constructive way to express anger in a relationship, use alcohol or drugs, have violent friends, have multiple sex partners, are depressed or anxious...
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...How Teen Mothers Describe dating Violence Abstract This paper will examine Teen Dating Violence (TDV) from the perspective of pregnant teenagers and teenage mothers. TDV is recognized as a major current public health issue threatening youth and is even more prevalence during pregnancy and parenting (Herman, 2013). The task of parenting and the stress that comes with pregnancy are two psychological issues that are beyond the capabilities of the adolescent’s period. Dealing with these stressors often leads to TDV with adolescent parents. Throughout this paper I will discuss the viewpoints of selected teen mothers and pregnant teens, their thoughts on the causes, and their suggestions on how to stop or reduce TDV. The method used to collect the data will also be analyzed, the research limitations will be discussed, and the impacts of the research result on the nursing profession will be elaborated. Teenagers have the most understanding of their age group; therefore, the thoughts and experiences of young mothers will be useful in the development prevention strategies specific to their needs (Herman, 2013) Key words: teen dating violence, pregnant and parenting teens, interpersonal violence TDV can be defined as any negative use of power or control in teenage relationships. Development tasks of the adolescent period, hurdles for all adolescents, are even more complex when teens confront pregnancy and parenting and may predispose them to violent relationships (Herman, 2013)...
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...|xavier university-ateneo de cagayan | |Dating Violence | |In fulfillment of the final requirement for English 27: Term paper | | | | | | | |Presented to: | |Prof. Savior, Hobart | | | | | | ...
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...IntroductionIn recent history, dating violence has become a paramount issue in American society. With the rates of domestic violence on the rise, much research has been conducted that provides evidence that violence during dating relationships in the teen years is a strong contributing factor to later domestic violence. Current research is revealing that a far larger percentage of teens are suffering from some amount of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse in their dating relationships. Studies have shown that both those who engage in the violent behaviors, as well as those who are the victims of these acts are more likely to be involved in violent relationships in the future. The significant number of individuals involved in these behaviors during these teen years makes a great deal of implications on the roles of counselors in multiple specialties. Dating ViolenceIn order for counselors and other individuals who are involved in the lives of adolescents to be able to identify those who are suffering from dating violence, it is first key that they have an understanding of what is defined as dating violence. Dating violence is the “perception or threat of an act of violence by at least one member of an unmarried couple within the context of a dating or courtship relationship (Glass, 2003).” This type of violence can occur in three different forms: physical (hitting, pinching, shoving, or kicking), emotional (threatening, name calling, teasing, bullying or keeping away from friends...
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...The Facts on Domestic, Dating and Sexual Violence Domestic, dating and sexual violence are costly and pervasive problems in this country, causing victims, as well as witnesses and bystanders, in every community to suffer incalculable pain and loss. In addition to the lives taken and injuries suffered, partner violence shatters the sense of well-being that allows people to thrive. It also can cause health problems that last a lifetime, and diminish children’s prospects in school and in life. The United States has made progress in the last few decades in addressing this violence, resulting in welcome declines1 – but there is more work to do to implement the strategies that hold the most promise. These include teaching the next generation that violence is wrong, training more health care providers to assess patients for abuse, implementing workplace prevention and victim support programs, and making services available to all victims including immigrants and children who witness violence. Prevalence of Violence in the United States On average more than three women a day are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends in the United States. In 2005, 1,181 women were murdered by an intimate partner.2 In 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published data collected in 2005 that finds that women experience two million injuries from intimate partner violence each year.3 Nearly one in four women in the United States reports experiencing violence by a current or former...
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...In the psychology today article It’s Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by Sherry Hamby Ph.D, Hamby states the difference between normal and violent adolescent behavior in dating. Hamby pointed out in the article that it is normal for teens to begin interest in “romantic relationships”, and a parent knows this. However, how does a parent know there is violence involved? Sherry Hamby phonated that teens do not instantly know how to date, they have to practice, “children do not learn to walk on their first attempt, they don't get toilet-trained overnight and all sorts of developmental milestones from tying their shoes to riding a bicycle to learning to read take practice, practice, practice. Practice” (Hamby). It is believed that dating is...
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...relationship amongst high school students. The variables looked at were dating status (single or involved), level of involvement in the relationship, and grade point average. Variables were calculated on a survey measuring relationship and school satisfaction. Seventy-five high school students studying in St. Joseph College were surveyed. Approximately fifty-one percent of those surveyed were involved in a relationship. The relationship assumed between grade point average and dating status were not supported by the data. However, students involved in a relationship experienced more stress when facing deadlines for school. The data has not revealed any clear correlation in the study between dating status and academic performance, though hopefully further research in this idea will prove beneficial Teen relationships are common in today's world. Adolescence is the most important stage for youngsters to make their future colorful and to become responsible citizens in society. It is also an age where most teens are attracted to various relationships. Most people consider the word 'relationship' as love or sexual relationship. But a relationship simply means any connection between two or more elements, such as human beings. Teen relationships can be of many types ? between teens of the same gender, between teens of the opposite gender, and the one linking teens and other persons of the same or different gender and age. Teen relationships give youngsters a chance to know and experience realities...
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...planning with children and adolescents in domestic violence shelters. Violence and Victims, 27(6), 831-48. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1243100843?accountid=14872 Authors Chanmugam and Hall (2012) took on the responsibility of researching youth of who are lodged in domestic violence shelters and behavior is impacted by it. For example, they have “problems in several domains, including externalizing and internalizing problems, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and lower social competence and academic achievement” (p. 831). Yet, with the youth being housed in domestic violence shelters along side their mother’s, one may think that their behavior would turn from being negative more into a positive outcome which would lead to less social impediments. Besides, this article will impact my research by highlighting how their living conditions in the shelters stimulate the cause-and-effect of psychosis in domestic violence with them being the antagonist. Even though, they are victims of this behavior, the added question remains and that is how does the intervention that is offered transform them? For the simple fact, the resolve of intervention methods should serve as a buffer to aid in the healing process for those who have encountered this type of behavior. Claiborne, L. 2008. Parents of murdered dating violence victim, legislators, and teachers unite to launch 'MADE' - moms and dads for education to stop teen dating abuse. PR Newswire. Retrieved from http://search...
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...On the utmost utter of the term teen violence, many people shudder and have different perceptions and views towards the same. The topic has raised controversial issues and addressing it is needed. In fact, the way the media views, interprets, perceives and apply it in the daily living is a subject to a thorough analysis. Sometimes the topic is under discussion with exaggerated biases. Teen violence is the harmful behavior comprising of physical, emotional, social or spiritual violence affecting the young people. Teen violence issues range from domestic violence to abuse in relationship issues, gang violence, cyber bullying, and forced crimes. A teenager is a victim below 18years. Causative factors of teen violence range from psychiatric problems to developmental disorders and other crime related issues. The youths with personality disorders such as decreased self-esteem are at a high state of joining a gang, a place where he will fell more appreciation. The media in their state of reporting these issues shows different expressions and variation of their side of their story. Some put the blame on the parents and the upbringing trends, others on the children exposure to technological advances, others still on the state for their failure to adopt policies to protect the teenagers. Assessment of different technological issues in the media proves that there is frequent reporting of new information that has never been known previously. The information is useful in creating awareness...
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...considered suicide? Today in America teen deaths have been on an incline. More teens have died in today’s society than ever before. But today’s society is the main cause of these deaths. These deaths by teens are caused by what goes on around them in their environment. Teen suicide is one of many dangerous killers known to man today. Kids from the age range of 10-15 have thought of if not attempted to commit suicide. Teen suicide is thought of as a shameful and disgusting gesture, but parents, teachers, aunties, cousins, and grandparents do not take the time out to look deeper to what really causes teens to commit suicide. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) the number of teen suicide has been increasing in the past year because some teens problems are overlooked and they do not know how to cope with what is going on around them. Teens who commit suicide usually suffer from depression, obesity, bullying, and home based issues. Teens today commit suicide in the presence of grave circumstances. If things in our society were more openly addressed such as homosexuality, bullying, personal infatuation, appearance, drugs, and obesity more than likely teens would be comfortable to talk about their problems instead of resulting to suicide due to the internal pain in which they suffer from. "Teen Suicide." Teen Suicide Statistics and Facts. Web. 13 Mar. 2011. <http://www.teensuicidestatistics.com/statistics-facts.html>. Teens who are bullied, and are involved in...
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...Media Violence – Friend or Foe Denise Zurawski Ashford University Media Violence – Friend or Foe Psychologists are concerned regarding the amount of violent behavior that children and even adolescents watch in their own homes through TV programs, video and computer games, even the music that they listen to. Children as well as adolescents are susceptible to these acts of violence that they witness, believing that this is the way of the world. Too much violence in a show or movie may have them believing that such behavior is acceptable and even normal. Observing too much violence in any form can have children as well as adolescents believing that this is a precise interpretation of real life. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that “American children between 2 and 18 years of age spend an average of 6 hours and 32 minutes each day using media (television, commercial or self-recorded video, movies, video games, print, radio, recorded music, computer, and the internet)” (Media Violence, 2001). A significant part of this media disclosure includes acts of violence, which if believed, could very well be acted out by our youths. Research has shown that when children watch media violence, especially if the characters (the bad guys) are portrayed as attractive and not held accountable for their actions, children may be adversely affected, and act out the aggressive behavior seen on TV. As stated in one article the authors note, For decades, researchers have studied...
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...ADOLESCENT ALCOHOL USE AND DATING VIOLENCE PERPETRATION: THREE STUDIES EXAMINING CONCURRENT AND LONGITUDINAL RELATIONS ACROSS GRADES 8 THROUGH 12 Heathe Luz McNaughton Reyes A dissertation submitted to the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education Chapel Hill 2009 Approved by Vangie A. Foshee, PhD Susan T. Ennett, PhD Daniel J. Bauer, PhD Carolyn T. Halpern, PhD J. Michael Bowling, PhD UMI Number: 3387971 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon the quality of the copy submitted. In the unlikely event that the author did not send a complete manuscript and there are missing pages, these will be noted. Also, if material had to be removed, a note will indicate the deletion. UMI 3387971 Copyright 2010 by ProQuest LLC. All rights reserved. This edition of the work is protected against unauthorized copying under Title 17, United States Code. ProQuest LLC 789 East Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 1346 Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1346 © 2009 Heathe Luz McNaughton Reyes ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ii ABSTRACT Heathe Luz McNaughton Reyes—Adolescent alcohol use and dating violence perpetration: Three studies examining concurrent and longitudinal relations across grades 8 through 12 (Under the direction of Vangie A. Foshee, Susan T. Ennett,...
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...2011 The Harbor House of Central Florida is a local nonprofit organization that seeks to eradicate domestic violence through education and advocacy. They are the only state certified domestic violence center in Orange County, Florida. They provide a safe haven for survivors and promise a better future through educational programs and dedication (Harbor House, 2011). This paper will discuss this organization, as well as its vision and mission. The paper will also address how the organization is governed and staffed, their key stakeholders, and how they influence the organization. It will also discuss the community collaborations, marketing, and public relations strategies employed. Finally, the paper will discuss how Harbor House of Central Florida demonstrates the valuing of diversity, as well as the environmental trends they are facing and how they handle them. The vision and mission of the Harbor House of Central Florida is to “eliminate domestic violence by providing safety, shelter, counseling, education, advocacy and justice (Harbor House, 2011)”. They do this through their five main programs; emergency shelter, children’s services, community outreach, legal advocacy services, and educating the community and professionals. They provide counseling services for the women and children who utilize their services every year. Understanding that cases of domestic violence can occur at any time, the Harbor House Legal Advocacy staff is authorized to grant injunctions 24 hours a...
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...Most teens have heard about the danger of dating abuse, right? The feeling of love and affection quickly overpower common sense and reason. For many teens, when these relationships fall apart, they are little more than a memory by the time they graduate high school or college. For some, however, the emotional and physical scars left behind by a dating abuse in a relationship will be a burden they run their daily life. The facts are clear. Dating abuse is a bad reality that can affect anyone. The worst dating abuse case lately occurred in New York; Kalsey Annese was killed by her ex-boyfriend (dailymail.co.uk). Annese’s ex-boyfriend was broken heart as Annese had a new boyfriend, then Annese’s ex-boyfriend killed them by stepping. According...
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...Teen Rebellion- Violence on College Campuses In every generation, there have been many advances in technology, culture, and the ways people perceive social issues. Teenage rebellion seems to have never outgrown itself. Generation after generation teens seem to go through stages of violence, ultimately leading into or starting in college. Teen rebellion is a problem that has been around ever since teenagers have and continues to be a concern to this day. The freedom that college provides is a perk of growing up but should be taken responsibly as a young adult. Parents, students, and university staff are all concerned about violence on college campuses. The mentality of average teens is everything will be handed to me and that no work needs to be put in. Teens are considered lazy, unmotivated, self-involved, messy, smelly, and a plethora of other self-esteem killing adjectives. Usually teens are content with complacency, Teenagers themselves recognize these low expectations, and many live down to them. Realistically with more freedom comes more responsibility. In college there is no time to mess around; necessities like decent grades, a job, a license, and a car seem to be unwanted. Dating, booze, and going out, have replaced these necessities. Most people today have low expectations for teens in college. Recently, at the University of Central Florida there was a sexual assault investigation after a call for help was made by a girl on campus. In the parking B garage, the...
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