Running Head: CHILDREN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic Violence and Its Effects on Children's Identity Formation: A Research Proposal (Name) (College) (Instructor) (Course) Abstract Domestic violence while usually directed towards spousal abuse affects not only the victimized parent but also the children who are witness to the violence. Given their young ages, witnessing violence in the family setting can adversely affect a child's development both physically and emotionally especially in the formation of gender roles and identity. It is therefore important to identify to what degree does domestic violence affect children, and do children exposed to domestic violence exhibit similar characteristics or traits that may in turn help adults, counselors or teachers in identifying which children may need emotional or psychological help as a result of exposure to domestic violence I. Introduction Violence in the home or "domestic abuse" has grown to be one of society's most shameful scourges. In addition to the subordinated spouse, the children of violent homes must also be considered as victims whether or not they have been physically abused or not.
While the prosecution may attempt to explain or downplay an uncooperative or contradictory victim, the defense will attempt to show the existence of reasonable doubt as a result of the victim's testimony (JEC, 2014). Cross-examination of the victim would focus on the inconsistencies in statements and/or the lack of accurate or detailed recall about the conduct (JEC, 2014). Being a victim of any crimes can be a scary situation. Many will try to ignore the situation in hopes that it will just go away. Domestic violence cases are cases that most victims still stay in the situation and fear for their lives.
Spring2003, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p451-484. 34p. , Database: Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text Orava, Tammy A.; McLeod, Peter J.; Sharpe, Donald. Journal of Family Violence.
Public Policy and the Social Learning Theory Cynthia Brough CJ102 Criminology I March 4, 2014 Professor Ellen Smith Chupik Public Policy and the Social Learning Theory Due to the latest issues of child neglect and endangerment, the Department of Job and Family Services in Anytown executed a new public policy based on the Social Learning Theory. This new policy states that one or more accounts of domestic violence, child abuse or drug/alcohol infractions or violations by anyone who is in direct charge of a child’s care, will result in the child or children being removed from the home. The child or children will then be placed in the custody and care of the state or foster care services until the child’s guardian has complied with any of the following requirements; drug and/or alcohol treatment, counseling, family therapy, mental health treatment, anger management, life skills training and parenting classes. After a period of six months, if the guardian(s) have completed all of their court ordered classes and therapy sessions without another offense then the child may be returned to the home. The Social Learning Theory that is being used as a basis for this new policy is centered on the view that people learn bad or aggressive behaviors by witnessing other people who act aggressively in order to reach a particular goal or reward.
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If the victim does not feel the settlement is fair, he or she can opt to start the litigation process. Legal counsel can make motions on the victim’s behalf and keep the victim up- to- date on the status of the case. Some victims tend to think they can represent themselves, but hiring an experienced lawyer can make a big difference in the outcome of the case. An attorney or legal counsel may also provide the victim with laws corresponding to the case at hand. It is important to seek legal counsel because it relieves the stress of litigation as soon as the victim suffers a loss or injury because it relieves stress of litigation.
Therefore, impending research concerning miscarriages of justice, must stop regurgitating the same studies that have been undertaken previously, because, although some studies have lead to new legislation or policies, e.g. PACE Code D and the PEACE approach, that have reduced some causes of miscarriage of justice, e.g. tape recording interviews, this is still not sufficient. The significant research has come to an 'intellectual dead end', and, as suggested, groups of criminologists, psychologists and sociologists need to collaborate and focus on answering Leo's (2005) question of 'how and why factors, either singly or in coordination, within the criminal justice system, produce accurate or inaccurate decisions or results at various stages of the criminal process?'. It is essential that researchers begin to search out the root problems in order to conclude the predicament that is a miscarriage of
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I. Purpose of the Study In the American society today, one of the many important issues we neglect is Child Abuse; which is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of children. This needs to be stopped immediately, because from my sociological perspective (seeing general patterns of society in the lives of particular people), most abused children experience greater emotional than physical damage. An abused child may become depressed. He or she may withdraw, think of suicide or become violent.
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