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Potential Abusers, 2002.
Discusses different theories on whether or not victims of child abuse grow up to become abusers themselves.
1,121 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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Review of statistics and literature in cases of child abuse victims with correlations to becoming and abuser as an adult. Discusses the four social factors that were found to have an effect on whether or not victims of child abuse became abusive themselves - functional social support, tangible social support, quality of family relationships and quality of the primary intimate relationship.
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The notion that abused children become abusive parents is extremely prevalent and accepted as generally accurate. This idea is referred to as ?The intergenerational hypothesis of abuse? or ?The intergenerational theory of abuse.? As the moniker would suggest, this theory subscribes to the strong correlations between abusive parents and the idea that their childhoods having had been abusive as well. Parents who abuse, suffered abuse at the hands of their parents and thus, the violence towards children is passed down from one to generation to another in the family. However, that theory has come under some scrutiny as of late. Many researchers have found mitigating factors that could possibly break the intergenerational theory chain. I will discuss evidence that supports and also disagrees with the strength of the intergenerational hypothesis.
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Do Children Who Are Abused Grow Up To Be Abusers?, 2002.
Three part discussion on the likelihood that children who suffered abuse will grow up to be child abusers.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 48.95
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The following discussion proposes to explore the question of the likelihood of children who are victims of abuse becoming abusers of their own children. Essentially the discussion will consist of three parts. Initially, a common sense answer, a potential hypothesis will be identified. Then abuse will be defined and identified. Subsequently, the link between childhood abuse and becoming an abuser will be explored. Finally, a brief conclusion will draw these disparate threads of argument together.
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Child Abuse and Substance-Abusing Parents, 2008.
A research proposal to study the effects of social support services on the reduction of child abuse by substance-abusing parents.
1,690 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that the connection between substance-abusing parents and child abuse has been studied at length; however, there is a lack of research into the correlation between social support services and the reduction of child abuse by these parents. The paper then proposes a research study that will evaluate if social support networks, such as 12-step programs, rehabilitation programs and related community-based social services, could lead to a reduction of child abuse and substance abuse. The paper explains that the population for this study is parents of African-American children between the ages of two and ten years old, who have a high incidents of child abuse and substance abuse.
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Abstract
Problem Statement
Research Question
Literature Review
Hypothesis
Sample
Human Subject Issues
Conceptualization and Operationalization
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Discussion
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"This is an area where family therapy can be especially facilitative. For families in which self-expression is considered a weakness, an empowerment approach can help define the family in terms of the unique forms, structures, and roles that clients are actually immersed in or are attempting to renegotiate, rather than in terms of an ideal unit. Clients should be supported in defining their families for themselves and then in using creative outreach strategies to actively involve the identified members in a variety of family sessions."
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Abuse in Childhood and Abusing As An Adult, 2003.
A research proposal that explores the link between abuse in childhood and becoming an abuser.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper is a research proposal on the link between experiencing abuse as a child and becoming an abuser in later later. The paper includes a brief problem statement, a literature review in abstract form and methodology.
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Child Abuse and Substance Abuse, 2000.
An examination of the research, history and theories of impact of parental drug/alcohol abuse and child abuse, treatment and intervention.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, $ 63.95
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"The Impact of Parental Substance Abuse on Child Abuse
Introduction
KidsCampaign (1998), a national foster care organization, reported that of all the recent trends in child welfare, perhaps none has been more troubling than the increase in cases of child abuse and neglect resulting from parental abuse of alcohol and drugs. In this regard, the organization states that nearly 3.1 million American children are, each year, reported to child protective services as abused or neglected; and substance abuse was found to be a factor in a majority of these cases.
It is further reported by the organization that research conducted by the Child Welfare League of America and other organizations have found that substance abuse to be a factor in at least 75 percent of all placements in out-of-home care. It is..."
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The Punishment of Child Abusers, 2002.
A discussion of child abuse and the treatment of abusers in America.
1,515 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This papers addresses issues related to the punishment of child abusers, the first step of which is identifying the abusive parent. Factors that prevent this are outlined. The effects of violent and sexual abuse are discussed. Legal issues are raised.
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"A little boy is sitting on a park bench. He is covered with bruises. His mouth is swollen and his eyes are purplish-black. His arm is wrapped in a white cast. His eyes tell a message that many adults do not seem to hear to hear, ?Help me! I cannot help myself. Can you please help me??
"A little girl is sitting on her bed with her arms wrapped around her bear. She is crying because she knows what is coming next. Soon her father will be in to have her take care of his needs-the sexual needs he feels he has."
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Sex Abusers, 2007.
This paper examines the issue of sex abuse and focuses on the sexual abusers of children.
2,647 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this article, the writer points out that the sexual abuse of children is clearly a complex social issue. The writer maintains that the criminal justice system alone is unable to deal with the problem effectively. Further, the writer notes that punishment will not cure the problem and in fact, some current ways of approaching sex abuse is counterproductive. This paper discusses that as a society, one expects the criminal justice system to deal with this complex social problem, but this really says more about a societal fixation on punishment than a desire to actually deal with the problem. The writer concludes that society must learn to deal with sex offenders in a way that truly protects the children.
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"Kitzinger did a combination feminist and media study to determine how ordinary people learn about sexual abuse and what role the media play in disseminating information and influencing the judgements people make about it. She combined three sets of interviews, the first of which took place in the early 1980s when she helped to set up a hotline for sexually abused girls. Because the girls wanted to learn about other survivor's experiences, she then began to interview adult women and also mothers of sexually abused children. She collected 40 interviews between 1984 and 1989--a time of social change when awareness of sex abuse came into the public consciousness. In 1992 she got a grant to investigate the role of media in covering sexual abuse. She interviewed journalists and their sources, analyzed a whole year of media coverage, and worked with 49 focus groups of ordinary people in their churches, community centers, and clubs to discuss their views about children and sex abuse. Finally, she researched grass roots demands for notification when sex offenders are released from prison and re-enter the community."
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Sexual Abusers and their Victims, 2007.
This paper discusses sexual abusers and their victims, looking at different cases.
3,158 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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In this article, the writer discusses different occurrences of the sexual abuse of children. Looking at different cases and interviews on film, the writer analyzes the behavior of various abusers. The writer maintains that according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which classifies and describes mental disorders, pedophilia is a behavior that is associated with loners and low self-esteem. The writer concludes that these people are not from some other planet, but that society has produced them. The writer argues that now society must learn to deal with such abusers in a way that truly protects the children.
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"In the film 'Monsters Among Us', two incarcerated sex offenders are interviewed and they talk about their own childhoods and their difficult-to-control sexual impulses. Westley Dodd and Joel, for example, developed pedophile disorders early during the teenage years. Joel described being beaten by his stepfather on a regular basis. Physically abused boys often grow up to be aggressive, particularly toward women. Hurting women is a way to control them. Boys who are physically and sexually abused may grow up to be sadistic pedophiles like Joel. Joel's appointed psychologist said he is likely to commit predatory sex offences in the future. Imprisonment is not going to solve his problem. Those sex offenders who get out of jail say that the urge to rape is still with them and still difficult to control."
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Group Therapy for Substance Abusers, 2002.
A comparison of group therapy approaches in an outpatient setting for treating substance abusers.
3,306 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper discusses how substance abuse is a major problem in the United States and many other countries and how since prevention of the problem is not yet a possibility, the focus has been on intervention and treatment. It evaluates different group therapy programs such as the Alcoholics Anonymous program and other 12-step, self help programs. It also it compares the self help programs with the increased effectiveness of substance abuse treatment that is gained through attendance in aftercare group therapy programs. It shows how the treatment of substance abusers often seems to require a combination of approaches and how approaches that utilize inpatient or outpatient treatment, plus AA, plus individual or group therapy, plus conceivably medication for the substance abuse disorder or the mental health problem might be the most effective.
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Introduction
Combining Group Therapy and Self-Help Groups
Special Populations
Special Problems in Group Therapy
Conclusion
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"In one study, for example, researchers attempted to compare the effectiveness of the Twelve Step Facilitation Therapy Model with Motivational Enhancement Therapy for those clients who were alcohol dependent and members of social networks that were highly supportive of drinking (Longabaugh et al., 1998). The researchers randomly assigned 806 clients from five clinical research units to one of three different individual treatment models, which also included Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. What they learned during this longitudinal study was that TSF was more effective than MET in certain circumstances, particularly with clients who had networks which were highly supportive of drinking."
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Public Views of Substance Abusers, 2000.
An examination of the origins, forms and validity of negative attitudes and how they influence social worker's treatment of abusers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 20 sources, $ 47.95
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This research will examine several negative attitudes about substance abusers that are widely held in contemporary society. The research will examine the origin and locus of these attitudes and the extent of their validity, and then discuss how such attitudes may influence social workers who may become involved in assessing individual cases, directing appropriate interventions, and monitoring the treatment process.
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"This research will examine several negative attitudes about substance abusers that are widely held in contemporary society. The research will examine the origin and locus of these attitudes and the extent of their validity, and then discuss how such attitudes may influence social workers who may become involved in assessing individual cases, directing appropriate interventions, and monitoring the treatment process.
Clarke (1998) cites statistics showing that the majority (about 70%) of prisoners convicted in state jurisdictions are considered nonviolent offenders and that about 30% of these convictions are related to drugs. Like many other commentators, Clarke also notes that the popular conception of drug crime is that it is a "black" or "brown" problem, which tends to encourage "vibrant support for increasingly punitive sentencing policies and..."
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Treatment of Substance Abusers, 2002.
A discussion of various therapeutic models for alcohol, cocaine and other drugs and cigarette abuse.
3,600 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 19 sources, $ 127.95
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Discusses various therapeutic models for alcohol, cocaine & other drugs & cigarette abuse. Compares group therapy for substance abuses in an outpatient setting to other forms of drug therapy (12-Step program of AA, "network" therapy, short-term psychodynamic approach, behavioral therapy & other models). Recommends comgination of group therapy & self-help groups as most effective.
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"Comparing Group Therapy Approaches in an Outpatient Setting for Treating Substance Abusers
Introduction
Substance abuse is a major problem in the United States, and many other countries. Currently, alcoholism directly affects approximately 14 million people in this country, while also impacting their families, friends, and coworkers (Knapp, 1999). In 1997, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were more than 18,000 alcohol-induced deaths and nearly 15,000 drug-related death in 1996. Further, there were 142,164 cocaine-related emergency room episodes in 1995 (Petersen, 1999).
There is no single factor that can be pointed to as..."
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Adventure Therapy and Adolescent Substance Abusers, 2001.
This paper discusses the effect of adventure therapy and physical activies in real life settings on the self-esteem of adolescent substance abuser and includes a research proposal.
3,235 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 26 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper states a basic premise of adventure therapy is that a series of well-designed activities focusing on success experiences will help break the cycles of failure and bring about an increase in that person?s ability to feel good about him/herself. The author discuses the goals of AT are important to the recovering addict. The paper presents a complete research design.
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Theoretical Background
The Adolescent, Self Esteem and Substance Abuse
Adventure Therapy and the Adolescent
Introduction to the Research
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Data Organization
Statistical Procedures
Significance of the Study
Implications
Applications
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"The physical nature of adventure therapy and the real life nature of experiential learning activities, lends itself to be used by counselors of many different theoretical. AT easily allows the counselor to design a program unique to its setting. The basic model of experiential learning is based on the premise that intervention fosters learning, which leads to insight. This new insight, can then create necessary permanent changes."
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The Oedipal Loop: Substance Abusers vs. "Royalty", 2002.
An exploration of the play, "Oedipus the King" and its connection to substance abuse.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper compares the mind of the misguided monarch in the play "Oedipus the King", with the mind of a substance abuser. Similarities are drawn between the two issues. Among the topics discussed are victimization, paranoia and its companion, "blame-throwing", denial of responsibility and the search for sympathy.
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"The psychologies of substance abuse and of royalty may seem on one level to be worlds apart. One is, after all, literally on top of things by law, decree, and birth?the other only gets "to the top" in an illusory world created by reliance on the drug of choice. But upon closer examination, especially in the play Oedipus the King, the mindset of the substance abuser and that of a misguided monarch turn out to be similar in an almost uncanny number of ways."
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Child Abuse, 2005.
This paper discusses child abuse, the abuser and the prevention.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that incidents of child abuse, in the form of physical, emotional, sexual and neglect abuse, continue to rise and can happen to any child of any race, gender and age. The author points out that physical child abuse consists of an injury inflected on a child other than by accidental means including bite marks, burns and poisoning; emotional child abuse is constantly blaming or putting down a child, excessive yelling or shaming. The paper relates that distinguishing accidents from abuse can cause problems in determining whether the injury is abuse; however, suspicion is underscored by the location of the injury, the number and frequency of injuries in different stages of healing, the size and shape of an injury and the explanation of how the injury occurred.
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Brief Meaning and Examples of Child Abuse
Types of Abuse
1. Physical Abuse
2. Emotional
3. Sexual
4. Neglect
Characteristics of Potentially Abusive Neglectful Adults
Distinguishing Accidents from Abuse
1. Location of Injuries?
2. Number and Frequency of Injuries?
3. Size and Shape of Injuries?
4. Description of How Injuries Occurred?
5. Are Injuries Consistent with Child's Developmental Abilities?
Statistics
Prevention
What to Do If Child Abuse Is Suspected
Argument- Stereotypes of Abusers
Conclusion
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"How can adults help prevent child abuse and neglect? Friends can help out a parent under stress with a few hours of childcare or assistance with other chores. They can lend an ear to a parent or a child in crises, or they can support local programs that offer childcare, parent education, family counseling, and child safety. Caring, concerned individuals can "call a parental stress program for resources and support and reach out to those in need." If child abuse is suspected, wary adults should call the local Department of Family Services. DFS offers a parental stress help line for parents who feel overwhelmed with parental pressures and responsibilities."
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Effects of Sexual Abuse on Children, 2007.
A discussion on whether children who are sexually abused become abusers.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses how perpetrators of sexual abuse for both sexes are mostly men and how sexual abuse may recur over a period of years before its disclosure. It contends that research and interview publications have validated clinical based observations of male survivor's legacy of childhood abuse permeating all of the important domains of their lives. It looks at how this reflects an intergenerational pattern of predominantly male victims becoming the abusers themselves.
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"Perpetrators of sexual abuse for both sexes are mostly men. Sexual abuse may recur over a period of years before its disclosure. The most vulnerable victims are those that came from families separated by divorce, having only one natural parent, and one whose family has discord or disunity. Physical symptoms of the abuse may result to vaginal or rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, bruised genitalia, and a sexually transmitted disease. Other children tend to exhibit inappropriate sexual stimulation behavior symptoms or excessive sometimes compulsive masturbation preferred even to play by putting objects into genitals or anus for sexual stimulation and by sexual play with peers. (MacConaghy 3). "
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