Cause and Effect, Spousal Abuse

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Cause and Effect I. Introduction: A. Opening Device: There is an unspoken language about Spousal Abuse and the effects it has on both the victim and the culprit. As much as these actions have a horrific outcome, I find that the individuals, who suffer the most, are the children who witness it, if there are in fact, any children involved. In the past year 15.5 million children in the United States live in families in which partner violence occurred at least once, and seven million children live in families in which severe partner violence occurred. (Whitfield CL) B. Thesis Statement: The Cause and Effect of Spousal Abuse in an innocent child’s eyes play an extremely significant role in their emotional, behavioral and social development, as well as form them into the adults that they will become in later years. C. Preview of Main Points: Every child should never have to be placed in a situation where their own life could be dramatically altered due to their parent’s or guardian’s choices. Emotional issues, Behavioral complications as well as Social difficulties are just the tip of the iceberg in such cases. II. Body: A. First Main Point: In a child’s perspective who witnesses spousal abuse, the most natural way to express their emotions range from shutting down completely, to lashing out in anger, in fear of what might happen to them. 1. 2. 3. B. Second Main Point: 1. 2. 3. C. Third Main Point: 1. 2. 3. III. Conclusion: A. Closing Device: B. Summary of

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