House program as effective because it provides a variety of services and is obtainable by those in the community. Critics may see the program as being ineffective due to its support of victims and providing repeat services to those who have already utilized there shelter and counseling program but continue to subject themselves to the abuse. Overall the program provides effective services it’s up to the client on how they want to utilize those services to their advantage. Conclusion On average nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a one year, this equates to more than 10 million women
Examine the Patterns of and reasons for, Domestic Violence in society. (24 marks) Domestic Violence is defined by the Women’s Aid federation (2008) as; Physical, mental, sexual, or financial Violence, that takes place within an intimate or family type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour. It may involve partners, ex-partners, household members or relatives. A common view of Domestic Violence is that it caused by psychological effects, rather than social effects, but sociologists have challenged this view. It is thought that it is the behaviour of a few ‘sick’ or disturbed individuals, but in actual fact Domestic Violence is far too widespread to be the work of just a few individuals.
Rape in everyday life is already unacceptably common. One in six women is raped or sexually assaulted in her lifetime, according to the National Institute of Justice, a number so high it should be considered an epidemic.In the military, however, the situation is even worse. Rape is almost twice as frequent as it is among civilians, especially in wartime. Soldiers are taught to regard one another as family, so military rape resembles incest. And most of the soldiers who rape are older and of higher rank than their victims, so are taking advantage of their authority to attack the very people they are supposed to protect.
Natalie Tillero Mrs. Lassiter SOC101 3/14/13 How postpartum depression did affect my way of socializing? This paper explains the symptoms of postpartum depression and it may affect a new mother’s outlook for life. Postpartum depression is an illness that affects many women and even my-self, after pregnancy. A number of people think that it is a myth, that women who had a baby can’t get depressed, or get the “baby blue’s”. Research shows that this illness is capable of transforming a woman and the way that she socializes within the community, family, and even friends.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the law in protecting victims of domestic violence? The issue of domestic violence has been a long standing and complex issue.Recent estimates suggest that close to 1.8 million Australians have been victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence involves violence between family members: married or de facto couples and/or their children. Domestic violence is not restricted to physical assault but also includes sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, verbal abuse, stalking and intimidation.There have been many laws which have assisted in protecting victims of domestic violence but there has been growing social concerns in the effectiveness of these laws.There have been several cases in which women who have been subject to extreme and consistent domestic violence over extended periods have finally killed their spouses, such as R v. Heather Osland 1996 (VIC) and R v. Kina 1993 (Qld). The complex of psychological adaptations that lead women to do this is known as ‘battered woman’s syndrome’ – and may be used as evidence to assist a defence or self-defence or provocation.
Catriona MirrlesBlack’s (1999.) survey showed 6.6 million domestic assaults in just a year and a half, resulting in physical injury proved it was a real problem and a clear pattern for domestic violence. However this does not apply to just woman this also includes men, children, youth, elderly people (as they are unable to protect themselves as much. ), people struggling with financial difficulties, (stress and the worries of everyday life.) According to Kathryn Coleman (2007.)
Domestic Violence Relationships | Leena M. Colter4/2/2014 | Abstract Domestic Violence is not only a crime but it is also happening throughout the nation daily. Domestic violence affects many women of all ages, nationality, gender, and population. Why do victims stay in abusive relations and how do they protect themselves from further problems with domestic violence. An Estimate of 1.3 million women is victims of physical and emotional assault by their partners each year. The risks are very high for those who are younger and those whom may have children.
The family’s sense of well-being and the processes that affect its functioning can also hardly fail to be of concern to society and the state, since the stability of that social institution link directly to the security of society and to the prospects of the nation’s development. Family violence is the most common violent crime in the United Kingdom today. Feminist theories of domestic violence contend that the most common form of adult domestic violence is family violence against female partners. The National Violence against Women Survey conducted in 2005 to 2006 found that almost 25% of women and 8% of the men reported that they got raped and physically assaulted during their lifetime (NCADV, 2007). This paper presents a case analysis of a woman related to the same category that raised questions on the individual’s worth in this world, and shows my reflective account in social work practice.
Domestic violence is the leading source of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States, more than car accidents, muggings, and rape combined. A woman is more likely to be assaulted, injured, raped, or killed by a male partner than by any other type of assailant. Although, in recent times men also are abused by their female partner, the majority of cases still affect women entirely. Domestic Violence is often referred to as a pattern of offensive behaviour in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.
Why is Domestic Violence so Prevalent in our Society? Abstract Domestic violence is a huge problem in the United States and other countries as well. Rasmussen, Hughes and Murray (2008) suggest that domestic violence result in more than two million injuries to women annually and needing medical attention. Domestic violence can happen to anyone but women are usually targeted and most often the abuse is overlooked, excused or denied. It is also one of the most under reported crimes that occur and the statistics only indicate individuals that finally have the courage to come forward to report that they have been abused.