Hannah Wyatt
Mrs. Gallos
English 3 Honors
6 April 2017
Family Violence A problem that occurs in many homes, though some do not see it, is abuse. Whether it be from a parent, spouse, brother or sister, it is a very real thing that can sometimes go unnoticed. Handling a situation, such as this, is harder to do when one does do not know exactly what it is or when it is occurring. Even though people do not see or hear about it, people should be educated on it and learn how to stop it because it affects people of both genders and statics show that it is increasing. To learn how to prevent it, one must first know what it is. Family violence is when someone in the home is abusing another person of the home, or someone else that is blood
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Some can be affected by this abuse so much that it messes with them mentally. People suffer from depression, anxiety and many other things from the abuse they suffered from as a kid. It is harder to deal with this sort of problem at a young age because they probably do not exactly understand what is happening or how to get help. Some do not report the abuse, therefore, accurate statistics on a case such as this one becomes difficult to find. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, “71% of women and 58% of men first experienced these types of violence before the age of 25” (“Prevent Domestic Violence”). Although abuse happens more toward the female population, it can occur toward males. Gender roles come into play a lot when it comes to finding real statics because most males would be ashamed of admitting something like this. Males are supposed to be the stronger sex,however, that does not mean that it is any less of a problem for them. Some fathers may abuse their sons just like they abuse their daughters. (" Domestic Violence In Australia”)
If someone were to hear about their friend being abused at home, they should know at least a little but of what to do to help them. If it is more on the physical side, they should contact the police immediately with evidence that it is happening. When it is more verbally, it becomes very difficult to
The US entered the war for a variety of reasons. Here are some summaries of explanations.
There are many factors to consider that may contribute someone being abused, it may be there medical condition prevents them from being aware of the abuse and lack mental capacity, such as a mental illness and forms of dementia which prevent them of having any control and being isolated.
Children in homes where there is abuse usually end up either, being abused themselves or being neglected. This is where they generally learn to become abusers themselves.
A number of devastating psychological effects have been attributed to abuse in childhood (Sansone, Kelley, & Forbis, 2013). The mental health effects that may be caused are anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem and may cause suicidal thoughts. Usually the aggressor tries to scare the person to not speak about what is going on or they just feel so ashamed it takes time for them to speak up.
Domestic violence has come to be quite the normal for both genders, but more recurrent for women and children. The National Council on Child Abuse and Family Violence has stated that, “It is a crime committed every 15 seconds, against a woman and possibly her child” (National Council on Child Abuse & Family Violence). From 1994 to 2010, about 4 in 5 victims of partner violence were female, and nearly half of all women in the United States have experienced a form of psychological aggression from their partner in their lifetime (The National Domestic Violence Hotline). Unfortunately, the child or children living in the household are also in high risk of being neglected as well. Most children are aware of the violence occurring in the household, but
Domestic Violence is one of the biggest issue in today’s society with all ages. Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, dating abuse, and intimate partner violence (IPV), is a pattern of behavior which involves the abuse by one partner against another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, cohabitation, dating or within the family. It is experienced by women and men in heterosexual and same-sex relationships. Domestic violence does not have to always be from a man, but a woman could be just as violent as a man. Domestic violence could also come from a past experience, or something that was witnessed as a child. A lot of men, who abuse their spouse or child, have experienced it through a dad or step dad and it was done to their mom or a woman figure in their family. I have never experienced domestic violence but I know a few people who are living witnesses of domestic violence. I would not wish this on anyone that I know. Noticing and acknowledging the sign of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. When you begin to notice the signs, it is best to bring this to someone.
According to ourwatch.org, 90% of children from violent homes witness their fathers beating their mothers, in that same category, 63% of all boys aged 11-22 commit crimes and kill the man who abuses their mother. Statistics from Australian bureau of statistics show that abused children or children living in violent homes are arrested four times more often than non-abused or less violent families. Child victims of
When a child experiences emotional abuse, the wounds run skin deep. Kids who suffer repeated trauma feel lonely, scared, worthless and unloved, which is exactly the opposite of how children should feel. Abused children often become broken, hollow and bitter, with mental consequences that last long after the physical wounds have healed. The emotional stress it puts on children is tremendous.
Are Americans doing enough for their community? For their state? For their country? Many people say they do. But do they really? Statistics say that less than 25% of all Americans participate in community service. With Americans volunteering for community services the world will be impacted greatly by they work that they do we could. For example if we all work together we could end global warming. With community service the world can be changed for the better.
Domestic Violence is a coercive behavior that involves a physical, psychological or sexual attack perpetrated by individuals against their partner or former partner. Examples include physical abuse, for instance, slapping, beating, and strangulation among others. Sexual assault includes threats, forceful sexual acts, and use of physical force. Psychological abuse may involve excessive jealousy, intimidation, harassment or stalking among others. In the United States, 20 people are physically abused every minute, 20,800 cases are reported daily in hotlines and majority of the victims are females aged between 18-24 years (National Coalition against Domestic Violence, 2015). Issues pertaining to violence at home are regarded as a societal
There are many people who are abused when they are children but we don’t think about how this affects the abused when they are adults. Abuse comes in many forms; physical, verbal, and emotional. Abuse can scar a person mentally and emotionally for the rest of their life. People that have been abused often have to resort to therapy to deal with the demons of their past. How does this mentally affect people who were abused as children?
Interesting post! I find your post interesting because I did not consider general system theory as a catch all so to speak in terms domestic violence, which basically says family violence is the result of a broken system, hence fix the system and the family will fall into place. I agree if families keep closed boundaries violence will have a less hurtful impact on a child’s adulthood. We can only display behaviour that we have been exposed to culturally and socially. If an individual is raised in a positive home he/she will not be persuaded by the negative influences on the street. Social learning is a prominent model to use when discussing domestic violence and life’s upbringings
In today’s society, it is very common to find domestic abuse in households, but not much is being done to stop it. After researching the various causes of domestic violence, one can conclude that there are many reasons that may have triggered the abuser’s sudden need to have the upper hand. Unemployment, drug or alcohol abuse, extreme jealously, or feeling inferior to their partner’s education level or occupational status are just a few factors which may lead to one’s violent outrage. Also, in most cases an intergenerational cycle of domestic violence can be the main cause of the abuser’s
First of all the most important tool we have available against this type of crime are the authorities, which include the police department, hospital, and social workers. If they manage to work together as a team to make the whole process of protecting a victim more efficiently, it will encourage victims to actually phone for help. It is believed that over half of the abuses remain unreported due to
The death penalty is a form of punishment that is not used as often as one may think. Even though most of the American population is not personally affected by the death penalty, the friends and families of victims see it as a form of justice for their lost loved ones. From 1976 to the present there have been over 1,400 inmates executed after being put on death row (Baker, 1). The death penalty is an expensive style of punishment, costing around 470,000 dollars more in cases that consider capital punishment as an option compared to the cases that do not (Erb, 1). With most of that extra cost being paid by state taxes, there are other government funded programs that would experience a loss of support if the death penalty is used frequently. The U.S. National Government should ban the death penalty for economical reasons.