...Michael Johnsons book, A Typology of Domestic Violence: Intimate Terrorism, Violent Resistance, and Situational Couple Violence provides an in-depth analysis of intimate partner violence, broken up into four different categories in hopes to clarify past research that has created misleading, problematic and contradictory findings. The four different types of intimate partner violence, according to Johnson, are intimate terrorism, violent resistance, situational couple violence, and mutual violent control. Johnson argues that intimate partner violence is not a unitary phenomenon and that understanding intimate partner violence as having different types will help those in the field of domestic violence to diminish overgeneralizations and provide better support for women experiencing intimate partner violence. Johnson formulates his book with an initial overview of the four different types of intimate partner violence and how determining which type of intimate partner violence, either intimate terrorism, violent resistance, situational couple violence, or mutual violent control, will help researchers move forward with their findings and the various conclusions that have surfaced over the past thirty years. Johnson dedicates three chapters of his book, one to intimate terrorism, and another to violent resistance, and a third to situational couple violence, claiming that these are the most prevalent forms of intimate partner violence found today. Johnson does not dedicate a chapter...
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...Domestic Violence: Factors Impacting Domestic Violence Research Study Critique student Ashford University PSY 325 instructor October 19, 2012 Domestic Violence: Factors Impacting Domestic Violence Research Study Critique A form of behavior that is used to obtain control and power over an individual is known as “Domestic Partner Violence” and somewhere around the world at this very moment, an individual is being abused. The perpetrator uses emotional and physical attacks, intimidation, and fear to gain control over their victim. Often victims will be left with bruises, cuts, and scars. The scars are not always physical, but those scars of mental, emotional, and spiritual, torture that often last a lifetime. Domestic Partner Violence affects individuals in a broad range of different backgrounds such as economic, racial, social, ethnic, and religious groups. Usually the perpetrator is not a stranger, but rather their husband, boyfriend, wife, girlfriend, mother or father. There is no discrimination as to the individuals relationship status, as to if they are married, divorced, separated, dating, or cohabitating, and includes all age groups of heterosexual or homosexual relationships. At the heart of a situation of domestic partner violence is one individual; man, woman, or child who is paying a heavy personal, social, spiritual, economic, and emotional cost. Domestic partner violence happens around the world and in most places is seen to be a form of criminal violence...
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...INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS: A CASE STUDY OF MANZESE, IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA. Merina Vincent Shaidi MPH (Master of Public Health) Dissertation Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences November 2012 INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AMONG WOMEN LIVING IN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS: A CASE STUDY OF MANZESE IN DAR-ES-SALAAM, TANZANIA. By Merina Vincent Shaidi A Dissertation Submitted in (Partial) Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Public Health of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences November, 2012 CERTIFICATION The undersigned certify that he has read and hereby recommend for acceptance by the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences a thesis/ dissertation entitled Intimate partner violence among women living in informal settlements: A case study of Manzese in Dar es salaam, Tanzania, in (partial) fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of public health of Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. ………………………………. Dr. Mangi J.Ezekiel (Supervisor) Date……………………… DECLARATION AND COPYRIGHT I, Merina Vincent Shaidi, declare that this dissertation/thesis is my original work and that it has not been presented and will...
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...Understanding violence against women is a complex issue. Several explanations coming from various theories have been offered to understand the phenomenon. Research reports from countries all over the world show that violence against women still occurs, though the form may vary from one society and culture to another. It is a major public health and social problem requiring considerable attention, as it entails severe physical, psychological, social and emotional consequences. The term violence against women has been defined as the range of sexually, psychologically, and physically coercive acts used against women by current or former male intimate partners.1 It is the most pervasive yet least recognized human right abuse in the world. Some of the other terms that are used interchangeably to describe the issue include intimate partner violence, courtship violence, domestic violence, domestic abuse, spouse abuse, battering, and marital rape.2 It is difficult to estimate the prevalence of violence against women due to the inconsistency in definitions, under reporting, and lack of epidemiological studies concerning the subject.3,4 However, available statistics from around the globe indicate that one out of every three women experiences violence in an intimate relationship at some point in her life.1 In 48 population based studies from different parts of the world, ten to sixty nine percent (10- 69%) of the women reported having been physically assaulted by an intimate partner during their...
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...Chazminne Harrison Professor George McGeehan English Composition 11/04/2014 According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) in 2010 one in 4 women (22.3%) have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, while 1 in 7 men (14.0%) have experienced the same physical violence (CDC, 2010). Now, in 2014, one can only imagine how much the numbers have increased. It was also reported by the Safe Horizon group that most domestic violence incidents are not reported to the police. The dangers of being a woman or a man in a relationship filled with domestic violence goes further than just physical damage, but emotional too. Here at Safe Haven, we have a number of medical and financial resources that we offer to the men and women that come to us searching for refuge. We have doctors, both medicinal and psychiatric, on duty as well as job outreach programs that are always looking for new employees; we always have shelters that men, women and families are welcomed to use while they are being rehabilitated. What is domestic violence? Domestic Violence is one person’s use of emotional, physical, economical, and or sexual violence or the threat of violence to get control and keep control of their intimate partner. Domestic Violence comes in many forms which often may include one if not all types of abuse. First there is the most common form of abuse which is Physical Abuse which includes slapping, kicking and or shoving. Next there is Emotional...
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...Domestic Violence: Factors Impacting Domestic Violence Outline I. Introduction Somewhere around the world at this very moment, an individual is being abused they will be left with bruises, cuts and scars. The scars are not always physical, but often ones of mental torture that will last a lifetime. Their abuser is not a stranger, but rather their husband, boyfriend, wife, girlfriend, mother or father. At the heart of a situation of domestic abuse is one person, most often a woman, who is paying a heavy personal, social, economic, and emotional cost. She may have children – or not. She may be married – or not. She may be young or old, rich or poor, a member of any class of society. For any individual who is in an abusive relationship, seeking to leave it, or trying to find the strength to rebuild their life after doing so, there is a necessity not only for practical support to enable them to access appropriate services, but also for emotional support to build up shattered confidence and self-esteem. a. Definition A form of behavior that is used to obtain control and power over an individual is known as Domestic violence. The perpetrator uses emotional and physical attacks, intimidation, and fear to gain control over their victim. Domestic violence affects individuals in a broad range of different backgrounds such as economic, racial, social, ethnic, and religious groups. There is no discrimination...
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...years. With new laws in place perpetrators of abuse are facing different consequences from before. The two different types of abuse that will be discussed further are intimate partner abuse, and elderly abuse. There can be many different issues that are associated with intimate partner abuse. First it is important to know the different types of Intimate Partner Abuse. The four main types are physical abuse, stalking, sexual abuse, and psychological aggression. The issues that can be associated with physical abuse start with the obvious broken bones, or injuries, but it can go further to long term effects on the brain or body. The issues that come from sexual abuse can cause unwanted pregnancies as well as sexually transmitted diseases. This can also lead to abortions, or unwanted children in the picture, which can cause more abuse in the future. Psychological issues that happen because of abuse are sometimes the worst. This can result in feelings of fear and anxiety and cause post-traumatic stress disorder. This is something that causes panic attacks and depression, and sometimes it can result in suicide. Stalking can be a scary thing to deal with because you never know when the person is there or not. This is used as a control over the victim. Other issues that go with all the forms of abuse include headaches, eating disorders, alcohol, and drug use. These issues have changed over the recent years because intimate partner abuse is talked about more. There is a lot more stress and...
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...The History of Domestic Violence Antoinette Perkins SOC 490 Dr. Stephen Ulrich November 11, 2012 Although, there are many social science problem or topics issues that take place on a regular basis throughout the world in our everyday society, I have chosen to discuss factors impacting domestic violence where women are mainly the victims. Even though there are many social problems in the world that we deal with, domestic violence should be taken more seriously especially with the consequences that could follow it. Although there are many different types of domestic violence that women suffer from, women should always take certain precautions and necessary action for a healthy and safe environment for themselves. With protecting themselves by receiving the proper help and it will help them to love themselves, feel safe, and help them to make better choices concerning their lives. There are a number of incidents that takes place each year on a daily basis referring to domestic violence including; women who are in college, different ethnics, different sizes, and so much more, which really means there is no particular woman that is chosen to become a victim. With domestic violence it is never a good situation for anyone to be in because of the outcome can be very serious and deadly for the victim. Even though there are many social problems in the world that we deal with, domestic violence should be taken more seriously especially...
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...Domestic Violence against spouse or domestic partner is prevalant in almost all the socities in the world. It is a common issue that people suffer from especially women. It can be physical,sexually,and emotional abuse by strangers or their partners all over the world. Women worldwide faces more intense and frequent violence. Domestic violence is very serious and scary many people face it everyday. We all in the world need to understand how important it is to know about domestic violence. This essay will let readers know that there are several reasons why domestic violence is so serious and what can be done to help. All forms of domestic have one purpose: to gain and maintain control over the victim. The abusers use many things to get power over their partner which is dominance,threats,humiliation,intimidation,denial and blame.There are many different type of violence. Violence by a person against their intimate partner is done as a way for controlling their partner. Intimate violence occur between gay and lesbian couples and women against their male partners. There is a type of violence that is called common couple violence (CCV) which is when two people get in a argument and one or both partners lashes out at each other. It can cause serious injury to the person. Domestic violence is nowhere to solve problems at all. So many people experience domestic violence all over the world. Physical,sexual,verbal,emotional, and economic abuse are all different types of abuse. Physical...
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...University Abstract Psychological abuse is a form of abuse that affects many woman across all cultures and ages. This form of abuse takes on at least two different forms: emotional and verbal abuse. These two types of abuse are not the same; however they often can be very closely compared. It is understood that if one of these forms of abuse is present then the other form of abuse is often present as well. One whom works in the helping profession needs to be able to define these types of abuse as well as be able to understand the effects of the abuse on the victim. One must also be able to understand a variety of treatment methods to be able to aid the client in the healing process. A Christian counselor must also be able to provide biblical insight in the situation for the client. Introduction Abuse against women happens in many forms; some people might considering one form of abuse more damaging than others. In order for one to have a basic concept of abuse it must be defined; Krishna, Prasanna, Sheikh & Dattatreya (2014), reports “mistreatment; harming or injuring another, abuse can be divided into two categories internal and external. The external abuse is the focus on this paper, it can be physical abuse, emotional abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse” (p.18). The basic understanding of abuse is that it produces a negative outcome for the victim. The most prevalent form of abuse towards women is domestic violence; it can be read about in newspapers, heard on the...
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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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...Abstract This paper describes the definition of violence against women and how it affects society. It also discusses common forms of individual violence against women in the world such as sexual assault, intimate partner abuse (also known as domestic violence), murder, and other legal and cultural customs which physically harm women. This paper also describes societal violence against women, structural forms of discrimination or depravation that affect women as a class. Introduction This paper reviews individual and societal forms of violence against women that occur in the United States and throughout the world. Its purpose is to assist readers in recognizing and managing these phenomena and to encourage them to advocate locally and nationally for solutions to violence issues facing women worldwide. Violence against women is a technical term used to refer to violent acts which are primarily committed against women. Similar to a hate crime, this type of violence targets a specific group with the victim's gender as a primary motive. It includes physical, emotional, economic, financial, sexual, and spiritual abuse due to their gender. The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, defines violence against women as “any act of gender based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion...
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...Domestic Violence a Cry for Help DeVry University Domestic Violence a Cry for Help Jan had finally succeeded in her goal of finding the perfect person, the person she could share the rest of her life with. He was strong, smart, and handsome and he had a great sense of humor. They were like two peas in a pod meant to be together. After six months of dating they decided to move in together. They started looking right away for a home that they could call their own. Within a week they found the perfect home and began moving in to start their life together. Once they were all moved in they decided to have a house warming party and invited all their friends to come share in their happiness. After the party, which did not end until 1 o’clock in the morning, Jan decided she would clean up in the morning it had been a long night all she wanted to do was go to bed. As Jan was walking to the bedroom, she felt this pull at the back of her head. It was the love of her life grabbing her by her hair and yelling at her that she was going to get the messed cleaned up before she does anything else. This is not an isolated incident. It happens to women not just in the U.S. but to women around the world. Domestic violence reaches to all parts of the world, 30 percent of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime from an intimate partner (WHO 2013). Parents, teachers, and educators should pressure the government to pass legislative reform to make...
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...Introduction The issue of domestic violence has been examined continual both nationally and internationally, and has generated substantial amounts of literature and observed work on the subject. In 1980, women in the United States joined with women globally to illuminate domestic violence as a concern that needed international attention (Alhabib, Nar, & Jones, 2009). Adding credibility to the cries of women internationally, the United Nation “International Bill of Human Rights” in 1979, and the convention of the elimination all forms of discrimination against women in 1985, was enacted to prevent the unequal treatment of women (Weingourt, Maruyama, Sawada, & Yoshino, 2001). Intimate Partner Violence threatens the lives of women socioeconomic well-being, security, and the lives of millions of women globally each year (McAllister, & Roberts-Lewis, 2010). Women of every class, color, socioeconomic status, and religious association experience the affects of intimate partner violence is frequent, complex, and far-reaching with social and economic consequences (Ringel, & Park, 2008). Interpersonal violence has become a human rights and socioeconomic problem (Hageman & White, 2001). The cost and consequence of which are revealed in the expenditures of global governments. The socioeconomic cost of domestic violence as shown is shocking: “Australia $700 million; Canada $1.2 billion; Chile $1.73 billion; Nicaragua 32.7 million; Jamaica $454,000 or...
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...Domestic Violence Melody Church Texas A&M University Central TX TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Table of Contents Abstract Section One Introduction Definitions Section Two History of Domestic Violence Section Three Forms of Domestic Violence Purpose of Domestic Violence Section Four Theories of Domestic Violence Section Five Biopsychosocial Model Section Six Effects of Domestic Violence Conclusion Reference Page Abstract The following paper examines the social and legal problem of domestic violence. Included are different definitions and the history of domestic violence. Also discussed are the forms and purpose of domestic violence. There are different theories that have emerged from research on domestic violence that are discussed as well. Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that spans across every segment of the population, and is a major problem that has gone completely out of control. Domestic violence affects all social and economic classes, and victims include women, men, children, disabled persons, gays, or lesbians. When most people think about domestic violence, they usually associate the term with husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend. Domestic violence can happen between other family members as well (Lien, Office on Child Abuse, and Neglect, & Children’s Bureau, 2003). The concentration of this paper will be on women of family/domestic violence. Definitions According to the...
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