To see a child with cuts, bruises and black eyes is nothing today. You would never think the ones that gave them life are also the ones beating them down? "Thousands of children are abused and neglected in North America every year," (Havelin, 4). Child abuse is a serous problem that is growing thro...
Don grabbed her by the hair and jerked her out of bed. By this time his verbal accusations had moved from her behavior at the party to the incompetence as a wife and mother. Although Molly knew this was going to get bad, she had neither the energy nor the ability to resist physically or get away. When Don started beating her with his fists, she put up her arms to protect her face and crouched down on the floor, hoping it would end soon. Don grabbed her by the hair, turned her on her back, and choked her while banging her head on the floor. ...
Emotionally Abused Children Emotional abuse leaves no physical marks. It is invisible to the naked eye. Emotional abuse is a behavioral pattern that attacks a child's self-esteem and emotional development. This type of abuse is the least understood out of all types of abuse (Emotional Abuse, ...
Domestic violence against women is widespread phenomenon that has affected the lives and health of women's mental and physical health. Domestic violence can be sexual violence between couples such as rape or incest. One out of every three female homicide victims is killed by their husbands or boyfriends. This may happen during rape when a women is forced to have sex, is physically beaten while sex or is strangled during sex. This is used as ways to achieve power and control over her body and herself. ...