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Family Violence and Health, 2007.
This paper explores the connection between psychological and physical abuse and health issues.
2,067 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines the different forms of family violence and its impact on health. First, the differing types of domestic violence are detailed. Next, various health risks associate with family violence are described, including HIV and abortion. The wide range of mental health issues resulting from family violence are also presented. The paper concludes by suggesting possible assessments, intervention and nursing care for victims.
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Introduction
Family Profiles and Health Issues
Theoretical Assessments, Intervention and Nursing Care
Conclusion
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"There are numerous factors that can be discussed with regard to family profiles and domestic violence. Some studies indicate that urban rather then rural populations are more likely to experience family violence. However there are conflicting data on the subject. One statistic however that does seem to show consistency is the fact that women suffer the most through domestic violence. This is borne out by numerous facts. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Justice reports that "intimate partner violence is primarily a crime against women...Of those victimized by an intimate partner, 85% are women and 15% are men. In other words, women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner." (Domestic Violence Facts)"
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"Heroes of their Own Lives: The Politics and History of Family Violence", 2002.
A review of the book "Heroes of their Own Lives: The Politics and History of Family Violence" by Linda Gordon.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss and analyze the books "Heroes of their Own Lives: The Politics and History of Family Violence," by Linda Gordon. Linda Gordon's book discusses the history of family violence in Boston, Massachusetts from 1880 through 1960. It is a topic not often discussed, and the history of family violence in its many forms may be even more disturbing than the existence of this violence in our modern families.
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"The author's clear purpose in writing this compelling and disturbing book was to chronicle the history of family violence in Boston from 1880-1960. She wrote the book because the topic of family violence has become so much more prevalent in our society, and as it has increased, so has public awareness of the problems. Gordon notices "family violence had had virtually no history; that most who discussed it ? experts, journalists, friends ? assumed they were discussing a new problem" (Gordon 2). Thus, Gordon, who had no background in the topic, set out to write a volume that would not only look into modern family violence, but also look back at family violence in history, setting the record straight."
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Family Violence, 2004.
The paper focuses on providing information on many aspects of family violence.
3,675 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper reveals what type of involvement could effectively be used with these families along with different agencies that could provide services to assist them. Statistics of Canada and United States of America are also provided to reveal the degree of parent assault and sibling assault, for better understanding of such incidences as well as explore the causes and correlates of such behavior in families. In conclusion, general recommendations are given as to what appropriate types of intervention assistance can be offered which at the same time are supplemented with theories given in the paper and to what kinds of intervention programs would be most effective, particularly to treat adolescents who assault their parents.
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"The legal definition of family violence, under the Women's Charter, is the charge of any of these acts as given below: ?To restrain or confine a family member against his will in a wrong manner; or ?Attempt continual harassment with an intention to either cause or know that it is expected to end in torment to a family member. ?Cause hurt to a family member by any such act which is either known or ought to have been known would end in hurt; ?Fear of hurt deliberately or knowingly incorporating, or making an attempt to place in family member."
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Family Violence: The Problem of Child Abuse, 2006.
A discussion regarding child abuse and the necessary changes in policy.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses what is considered to be the worst form of family violence, child abuse. This paper summarizes a recent case of child abuse indicating why it is a particularly bad form of family violence. While this particular case cannot be said to be a typical form of family violence, it nonetheless required action from authorities to intervene on behalf of the child. This paper argues that policy changes could and probably should be implemented to limit the exposure of children to this specific type of family violence.
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The Abrigo Centre for Victims of Family Violence, Toronto, 2005.
An analysis of a community centered non-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper examines the Abrigo Centre for Victims of Family Violence, Dufferin Street, Toronto. This is part of Family Services for the Portuguese-speaking Canadians. Clients include those from Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique. The paper introduces the cultural forces that create domestic violence and examines the community based approaches to this issue. The paper looks at the origins of the centre, its funding, programming and the rationales behind it.
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"The Abrigo Centre was established after a 1987 Ministry of Community and Social Services-funded study conducted by the Portuguese Interagency Network, expressed the need for services supporting abused Portuguese-speaking women in Toronto. Early funding arrived from an Abrigo Centre Christmas Drive, federal Charitable Status, and in 1993, member agency status in the United Way. Partnerships with St. Mary's Secondary School, the Multilingual Access to Social Assistance Program, and collaborations with Chinese Family Life, COSTI, and the Family Service Association of Toronto."
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Family Violence, 2006.
This paper discusses why spending as much money on abusive men as on battered women is in everyone's best interests.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 10 sources, $ 89.95
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This article discusses the issue of violence within a family. The writer suggests that attention should also be paid to the to the problems and needs of the abusive men in question. In this paper the writer acts as a hypothetical budget director with complete control over a family and social welfare budget that two important groups organizations representing the needs of battered women and organizations trying to treat abusive men would like to use for their own perfectly understandable and laudable purposes.
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"It is often difficult to feel much sympathy for men who abuse women. However, while sympathy may be impossible in some instances, failing to treat them as human beings with serious problems may prove to be as bad - or almost as bad - as over-indulgence."
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Women and Domestic Violence: A Public Health Issue, 2003.
Looks at a variety of aspects and contributing factors associated with domestic violence towards women.
4,577 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 118.95
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This paper studies the public health issue of domestic violence. Specifically, it discusses domestic violence committed against women. The physical, cultural, psychological, behavioral, and sociocultural aspects of domestic violence are covered. Additionally, statistics are provided that support the findings of the paper. Topics also discussed are the risks associated with domestic violence, health issues of victims of domestic violence, and what women can do to escape the violence. A discussion of care plans and intervention methods concludes the study.
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"Domestic violence has been recognized as a public health issue. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a concern because 1.5 million women are raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate partner every year and domestic violence is the leading cause of injuries to women ages 15-44 (CDC, 2003). Healthy People 2010 guidelines contain a list of objectives for domestic violence. The major goal is to enhance detection and care for survivors of domestic violence."
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Domestic Violence and Family of Origin, 2005.
A research critique on domestic violence compared to the male's family of origin.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This is a short critique of a mixed model research project (mixed design- qualitative and quantitative) that hypothesized four concepts regarding verbal vs. physical aggression displays correlated with the cycle of violence as continuing from that witnessed in the male's family of origin. The paper assesses study strengths and weaknesses in all areas and comments on in them a detailed, yet high level critique.
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"The ability to stay abreast of current literature is essential for any professional. The ability to discern valid and reliable research from inferior quality research that fails to present quality and usable results is even more important to the assurance of quality of care for those in helping professions and for mentoring others. This paper presents a brief critique of the article Test of Family of Origin Structural Models of Male Verbal and Physical Aggression by Julian, McKenry, Gavazzi and Law (1999) following the critique guidelines presented in class. The purpose identified was clearly stated as studying the effects of verbal aggression related to family of origin dynamics for both the perpetrator and victim. Most other literature cited and referenced related to the cycle of violence was primarily based on physical aggression."
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Health Care Violence, 2004.
A discussion on the identification and control of violence among health care patients and employees.
3,120 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses the concept of violence, including its identification among health care patients and employees, in particular. The paper concludes with some suggestions for controlling violence in the health care institutes. In order to help with identification and control of violence among health care patients, the statistics and findings of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are presented.
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"Violence has become a common feature of our society found in every area of the nation from quiet neighborhoods in the suburbs to the urbanized cities of the US. To make the matter worse, the media including radio, TV, private cable networks, have become a part of the culture that promotes the concepts of violence, if there is no violence exhibited in either every day programs then these programs, including those of children are presumed to be a failure. Hence, it would not be wrong to assume that our entire culture has been virtually gripped in a sphere of violence to which there is no end."
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"Intimate Violence In Families" ( Robert Gelles ), 1999.
Reviews this work on the causes and consequences of physical family violence, socioeconomics, intervention and prevention, myths, types and theories.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 1 source, $ 87.95
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Robert Gelles' principal aim in Intimate Violence in Families is to clarify the extent and nature of such violence in the light of the most recent studies and to suggest prevention and treatment measures to deal with it.
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"Robert Gelles' principal aim in Intimate Violence in Families is to clarify the extent and nature of such violence in the light of the most recent studies and to suggest prevention and treatment measures to deal with it. The volume is designed as an advanced textbook (with topics for discussion and recommended supplementary assignments) but also functions as a summary statement of the present state of the field and of Gelles' own view of causes, effects, and possible responses. Gelles begins by deconstructing popular myths and misconceptions surrounding familial violence. He reviews the history of the field and assesses current attitudes toward the problem. Gelles then discusses the two most common types of violence--against children and women--in some detail and includes a chapter on "hidden victims." Gelles demonstrates that these hidden types of ..."
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Violence in Families, 2002.
Addressing the frequency of violence in two- parent and one- parent or foster parent homes.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper presents a study design for addressing the impact of violence in the media on children. This study examines one hundred households in terms of parental involvement and the frequency of violence that is found among the children of their households.
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Mao vs. the Mahatma: Violence vs. Non-Violence, 2002.
A study of the issues of violence vs. non-violence in the cases of Mao Tse Dung and Mohandas K. Gandhi.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper weighs the issues of violence vs. non-violence and shows the lives and histories of Mao Tse Dung of China and Gandhi of India as examples. The paper discusses these two leaders who dealt extensively in their lifetimes with the struggle between violence and non-violence. It shows that on the surface, Chairman Mao espoused violence and used it as a tool to defeat an army of four million, gain power over a country with a trillion dollar economy and hold power for 25 years, and that Gandhi rose to ?power? while leading a peaceful revolution among the 600 million Indian citizens -- Hindus and Muslims alike -- that resulted in tens of thousands of Indian deaths, very few British deaths, but eventually in Indian independence and creation of the largest democracy in the world.
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"But indeed, Gandhi knew there was a place for violence as well. In a much forgotten move, Gandhi essentially postponed India?s peaceful revolution at the onset of World War II. He recognized Nazi Germany as a much more malevolent force than the British Empire, in all their imperial misery, could ever be. As a result, he led the movement for Indians not only to stop resisting the British during World War II, but to actually comply with their orders. In fact, India entered the war itself and was particularly helpful to Britain in the North African campaigns."
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Family Dysfunction and Youth Violence, 2002.
An analysis of the theory that children from broken homes have a high chance of becoming involved in violence, including a different approach to the problem.
1,401 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the idea that a program focused on deterring separation and divorce, will eventually lead to a decrease in juvenile delinquency. The paper illustrates the evident link between broken homes and increased rates of criminal offence, but emphasizes that this is only one of many issues which can be equally predictive of delinquency. The paper provides a more comprehensive solution to the problem, that of a family intervention program. This program is briefly outlined.
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"According to Juby and Farrington (2001), research concerning the impact of marital breakdown on the delinquency rates of juveniles has increased dramatically since the 1960s. While studies do show a definite link between broken homes and increased rates of criminal offending, the data is not substantial enough to warrant a program that should be focused on deterring separation and divorce. The majority of studies in this area point to single parent homes being one of many factors contributing to increased delinquency, and also show that high conflict two-parent homes can be equally predictive of delinquency (Juby & Farrington, 2001). It, therefore, appears that family intervention programs would better serve the goal of decreased crime rates if one were to focus on increasing parental engagement in the lives of their children, reducing family conflict and violence, and early intervention programs that provide support and education to families in need."
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Violence vs. Non-Violence, 2002.
Discusses the merits of using non-violent methods to promote social change and justice instead of militant methods.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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Nonviolence as a method of resistance has a long history that precedes the modern examples of Ghandi and King. As Martin Luther King stated, it is not the choice between nonviolence and violence, it is the choice between nonviolence and non-existence. Some activists believe that nonviolent methods are too weak, that more militant forms of disruption are needed to bring about social change. During the civil rights movement and other historical campaigns for justice, disruptive tactics were crucial to political effectiveness. Only by preserving nonviolent discipline can the movement occupy and hold the moral high ground and win political support for necessary social change.
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The Role of Television Violence on Real Life Violence, 2004.
This paper discusses many studies that show the media violence and vulgarity on TV shows have severe and adverse effects on children and culture.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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This paper explains that, considering the gravity of the issue, many child-experts, psychologists, and the medical community are treating TV-induced violence as an issue of serious public health concern. The author points out that the media, without reducing the drama, could depict violence as the last resort for heroes and show criminals as fools and their use of weapons as shortsighted and weak; they could describe the impact of violence on the victims, the witnesses, and the criminals themselves. The paper relates that ratings and advertisers are the primary concern of commercial television, not public interest groups that want to restrict the sex and violence on network television.
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"Certain studies suggest the positive use of TV. From the so-called reality TV programs, we can learn a lot if only we put them in proper order. Is the TV so corruptive as they seem to be? Critic Michael Medved gives a negative answer. If it were so, then film critics would have made the largest number of murders in the country. The TV elects mayors, senators and presidents, and influence or cause warfare, as in Iraq, Somalia and Yugoslavia. Sen. Brownback writes, television rules the society because it is invasive, because it has its influence on people and it has the dominant influence on the culture. On the other hand, some studies show that TV programs can make children more considerate and kind by demonstrating caring, helping programs that show cooperation. Stanford University studies state less TV equals less violence. This university earlier this year, releasing its landmark study, stated of a 40% decrease in physical aggression and a 50%decreace in verbal aggression merely encouraging children to switch off video games and TVs."
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