Abstract This paper looks at domesticviolence in India. It discusses the attitudes towards domesticviolence, and the laws pertaining to domesticviolence. It examines what needs to be done to protect women and to change attitudes towards domesticviolence.
Abstract This paper reviews literature surrounding the issue of domesticviolence. In particular, the work of Erin L. Han entitled "Mandatory Arrest and No-Drop Policies: Victim Empowerment in DomesticViolence Cases" is examined. This paper questions why domesticviolence is a continued problem despite specific laws designed to prosecute perpetrators. Additionally, the author compares the length of sentences for males and females accused of domesticviolence.
From the Paper "The work of Erin L. Han entitled: "Mandatory Arrest and No-Drop Policies: Victim Empowerment in Domestic Violence Cases" states that "In recent decades, arrest and prosecution have been applied to perpetrators of domestic violence with increasing severity, representing an important step in recognizing domestic violence as a crime. Some jurisdictions have taken the war against domestic violence a step further, by employing aggressive "mandatory arrest" and "no-drop prosecution" policies." (n.d.) Han notes that the "...modern campaign against domestic violence" has "waged" for over forty years and yet "...the statistics are still appalling." (Ibid) Han states additionally the fact that approximately "two million American women are victims/survivors of domestic violence at the hands of their male partners." (Ibid) "
Abstract This paper discusses how the context of domesticviolence may be preventable from the perspective of the victim or potential victim and what they can do to prevent the problem from occurring or re-occurring. The paper describes the three components of the context of domesticviolence, and the behaviors of each stage.
Abstract This study evaluates the incidental statistics, causal, and solution based research on domesticviolence. The increasing number of women being killed and victimized by men must be taken seriously in an effort to dissolve rising rates of abuse. By realizing the damaging cycles of multi-generational violence that occurs in both the female victim and the male abuser, the premise of psychology can help to bring about greater educational modes of healing in preventing future abuse.
From the Paper "By observing data from across America, one can realize the growing problem of domestic violence, which has involves great majority of males victimizing women. By realizing the causes of poverty and a lack of education, the issue of domestic violence can be dissected in this sociological phenomenon. By observing a great reliance on educating men and women in psychological and therapeutic strategies, as well as learning how to eradicate poverty, domestic violence can be diminished within the United States. The problem of domestic violence is a serious issue within American society, which has staggering affects on the economy and the well being of spousal relationships."
Abstract This paper addresses the sociological perspectives of the conflict theory, functionalist analysis and symbolic interactionalism with regard to substance abuse and domesticviolence. The author describes the topic as a social problem that affects the quality of life. The paper suggests possible ways to remediate the problem.
Abstract This paper addresses the effects of domesticviolence on children living in households where such events occur. It is known that being witness to domestic abuse or being abused has a negative impact on the child's psyche, but the extent of this is not known. This paper works to find the extent of damage that domesticviolence has on children and adolescents. 8 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Abstract This paper explains that domesticviolence is no longer being ignored by society; Michigan has adopted some serious laws to protect these victims, but can do more to insure that offenders are locked away, and victims remain safe from their abuser. The author points out that domesticviolence laws used to protect only those who were in a marriage or a live-in relationship; however, today, many states have incorporated their laws to include "dating-only" relationships. The paper recommend that the laws be strengthen to include additional time for causing a child to witness domesticviolence.
From the Paper "Michigan domestic violence laws have been designed to encompass many different areas of the problem. One of the things the law allows is the use of personal protection orders. Personal protection orders are designed for the purpose of protecting victims of domestic violence. For the victim to get a personal protection order the victim must prove to the court that the person they are seeking the order against present a danger to them without the order of protection being granted."
Abstract This paper examines the negative impacts domesticviolence has on families and the development of children who are exposed to it. The author includes statistics on domestic abuse and concludes that women tend to be the perpetrators. The author also presents research to show that children who are exposed to domesticviolence might suffer from emotional distress that affect their school behavior and their social relationships. In addition, the author discusses the family support programs available and the philosophy behind the services provided to help individuals suffering from domestic abuse and its effects. Furthermore, the author addresses intimate partner abuse, where abuse is not physical, but rather sexual and emotional. In closing, the author suggests that more research should be done to prevent family domesticviolence before it occurs. This paper includes tables and figures.
Outline:
Introduction
Comparative Spousal Violence Data
DomesticViolence: Family Support Programs
Health Impacts of DomesticViolence Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper "A great deal of time and resources have gone toward the study of domestic violence in the family resulting in a large base of knowledge that serves to inform the researcher of the causes, impact, and available treatment programs related to domestic violence in the family. It is certain that the impact of family domestic violence is wide-ranging and lasting in the lives of the individuals who experience it. While successful treatment does exist, more research should be devoted to proactive efforts at preventing family domestic violence before it ever occurs."
Tags: spouse abuse, child abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, support groups
Abstract The paper states that domesticviolence is now considered a major crime and a serious health hazard. The problem is that anyone can be a victim or an abuser as neither has a definite or consistent profile. The paper comments that therapists and society view women victims as incapable of violence themselves and notes that depressed war veterans and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder tend to perpetrate domesticviolence more than any other tested group. The paper then provides a review of the literature on the topic, focusing on the most common victim, the motivation for domestic abuse, and organizations that exist to prevent the abuse. The paper also explains that the descriptive-normative method of survey and research was used for the study.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Review of Literature
Method
From the Paper "Studies show that veterans who suffer from depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder tend to commit domestic violence more than other veterans surveyed without the disorder. Another study found that men and women have comparable chances of victimization. The consequences of victimization are also similar. Both of them tend to develop severe depressive disorder and take recourse to marijuana use. Men may also take to alcohol and become more anxious."
Abstract This paper is a comprehensive review of the issues of domesticviolence. It includes a literature review on the subject by some of the major researchers in this field. The paper also examines policy implications. The author concludes that domesticviolence is a serious crime, and offenders must be treated as such.
Introduction
Minneapolis Study
Colorado Study
Omaha Study
Charlotte Study
Miami-Dade Study
Milwaukee Study
Findings and Offenders
Analysis and Recommendations
Policy Implications
From the Paper "The issue of domestic violence was originally brought up in the late 1970's. Women in America at this time were beginning to break out of their domestic roles and play a more integral part in American life. As women's roles began to take shape and become more important their safety and domestic statuses became a greater concern to politicians and practitioners. In 1981 Richard Berk and Larry Sherman were given a grant by the United States Department of Justice and the National Institute of Justice to seek the best solution to dealing with domestic violence in American cities. As we will discover, their research was only able to skim the surface to the question of how to handle domestic violence. Their research initiated a plethora of subsequent research which has since been launched, analyzed, and reanalyzed all with many findings. I will summarize the literature on this subject and compare and contrast the results and the suggestions.
In my research I will scrutinize the seven main research experiments that have been used for the majority of journal articles, policy implementation and police practices within the deterrence literature."
Abstract This paper explains that domesticviolence and its effect on the child living in a home where spousal abuse is occurring including physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse and abuse to property and pets. The author points out that the aims of the proposed study are to isolate central concepts: 1) Defining the range and extent of domesticviolence, 2) indirect and direct effects of violence, 3) psychological effects and physical abuse, 4) the "silent child" syndrome and 5) the correlation between age and the effects of domesticviolence. The paper relates that the methodology will include a review of literature and a collection of data through interviews with local social workers and other authorities.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Statement of Research Questions
Methodology
Analysis
From the Paper "One of the significant problems that this study has to face is the way in which data is collected and examined. As much of the literature points out, the ascertaining of data on the effect of family and domestic violence is extremely difficult to do with absolute certainty. This is due to the fact that much of the research on children and domestic violence uses sources such as documentation of children in shelters or houses of safety, as well as from social workers in the field. This does not take into account the large number of children who suffer in silence from the affects of violence without the knowledge of the authorities."
Abstract In this article, the writer explains that domesticviolence is defined as a pattern of coercive control that may consist of physical, sexual, and/or psychological assaults against intimate partners, whether current or former. The writer notes that domesticviolence is considered a violation of basic human rights that must be prevented by political, legal and civil actions within all areas of society. The writer compares domesticviolence in the U.S. with other nations. The writer concludes that in the United States, much progress has occurred during the past thirty years regarding the recognition of domesticviolence as a major problem. As a result, numerous services in different professional disciplines have developed in order to address the legal, social service, and mental and physical health needs of the survivors, perpetrators and child witnesses of domesticviolence.
From the Paper "Violence is a learned behavior that is usually passed on from one generation to the next, unless efforts are made to interrupt the dysfunctional pattern. Intervention not only teaches the partners more positive ways to resolve conflicts, but it teaches the children more appropriate interaction patterns, thus the cycle of abuse can be stopped."
"In the first stage of domestic violence, tension builds as small incidents of verbal and physical abuse begin, then during the second stage, episodes become more violent and more frequent, resulting in serious injury to the female. The cycle is reinforced during the third and final stage by the partner's remorse and assertions that the abuse will end. This behavioral pattern promotes the victim's passivity and submission to future abuse. Many researchers suggest that victims of domestic violence are not truly capable of acting in their own best interests due to fear and low self-esteem, however, others believe that the vast majority of victims are indeed capable of making rational decisions."
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of domesticviolence against Asian-American women. Specifically, the paper discusses domesticviolence among Asian-Americans in the United States.
Introduction
Reason Why People Left Their Own Home (Country)
General Idea about DomesticViolence/Welfare and API
DomesticViolence Specific to API Women - Vietnamese
Distinguishing Dynamics
Meaning of Physical Abuse
Abusive Community Norms
Negative Effects on the Community
Language as Well as Culture
Mental Health Issues of Family and Child Rearing
Recommendation
Question and Answer for Immigrant and Refugee Women
You have a Right to be Free from Violence in your Own Home
Conclusion
Confront the Problem of Resettlement
The Different Individuals Deal with their Heritage and Create a New Life for Themselves in a Country That Is Not Always Welcoming Them
From the Paper "Domestic violence is widespread in the United States, and widespread among Asian American women. Studies indicate that some form of domestic abuse occurs in one out of two marital relationships (Rimonte 328). Researchers estimate that domestic abuse involves at least 2 million married Americans each year. The number rises even more when researchers add in the numbers of abusive non-married and gay couples (Hamberger and Renzetti xi). As the numbers indicate, domestic abuse can occur in any relationship, from male-female to gay and lesbian. In the American community, many of these abusive relationships go unreported, and the same is true of the Asian community. Most abusers have a pattern of abuse as children, or are prone to violent and/or antisocial behavior. In fact, many abusers have much in common with violent criminals."
Abstract In order to help address the abusive environment, authorities must recognize the correlation between domesticviolence and child abuse and target these behaviors as potentially symptomatic of a more significant problem. This paper addresses these points in order to illustrate the severity of the problem of an abusive environment in order to help provide guidelines for recognizing the signs of abuse as a preventative measure.
Abstract This paper proposes a research study of adults who were child witnesses to domesticviolence. The paper provides a brief literature review of the background of the effect of domesticviolence upon children and explores and outlines the methodologies of the research study. The paper also reviews the ethical concerns of dealing with human subjects and the limitations of the proposed research survey.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
The Effects of Family DomesticViolence on Children
Introduction / Literature Review
Methods
Ethics Statement
Limitations of the Study
From the Paper "The problem of domestic violence is multi-faceted. The literature review of the subject clearly demonstrates that there is no one cause and no single solution to the problem. The approach of removing the child witnesses of domestic violence and placing then in non-violent environments may not always be practical or helpful. The estimates of upwards of 10 million children annually whom are witnesses to domestic violence would create a strain of unimagined proportions upon the foster care programs across the country. The purpose of the study is to examine on possible solution to ending the generational cycle of domestic violence and reserving this solution to the most severe cases. It is unfortunately anticipated that this one measure will not be the cure-all of what is a national tragedy."
