This essay analyzes the murder committed by Joseph Hall and maintains that General Strain Theory holds utmost significance in assessing the crime. ... Agnew's (1992) Theory is based on the idea that 'when people are treated badly, they may get upset and engage in crime.' ... The feeling most applicable to crime is 'anger' (Agnew, 1992:59). ... Social service visited 20 times but failed to remove Hall or his siblings from his father's custody (Crime-sider staff, 2013). ... Strains, such as parental rejection (low attachment) are more likely to result in crime be...

• Word Count: 2185
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Studies show that as children get older, those who have been abused and neglected are more likely to perform poorly in school; to commit crimes; and to experience emotional problems, sexual problems, and alcohol and /or substance abuse (Graham 58). ... They are unable to function in relationships and tend to get pregnant at an early age (Graham 62) Community-based domestic violence programs are beginning to work collaboratively with other agencies to develop more ample responses to mothers and children affected by domestic violence. ...

• Word Count: 2241
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Since 1994, the government has provided support for these victims through various Violence Again Woman Act (VAWA) programs, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). ... The Pell Grant, Academic Competitive Grant (ACG), and the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) are all needs-based grants which can assist domestic violence victims if they want to earn a college diploma. Resource materials that explain the availability of these needs-based grants needs to be published and distributed to domestic violence victims. ...

• Word Count: 1350
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

However because of the lack of victims coming forth and reporting incidents, studies have been based on relatively inaccurate information. More emphasis must be put on persuading the victims of these crimes to come forth. ... There have been many school programs in affect to try to get children to speak up about any abuse that they might be receiving however, the success of these programs will be based mainly on the children's willingness to cooperate. ...

• Word Count: 1487
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Locally, out state of Alaska sees crimes of domestic violence on a rise. ... It's important to have community based programs that aim to teach the young and the adult what is considered appropriate relationship characteristics. ... One group, Abused Women's Aid in Crisis, commonly known as AWAIC is an Anchorage based organization that is dedicated to assisting those involved in domestic violence and seeking help. ...

• Word Count: 2173
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Introduction According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) there has been a steady growth of the elderly in the United States. This growing population of age 65 and older has been predicted to continue to increase due to better conditions and increase of medical help for the seniors. Mortal...

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Children have been beaten and abandoned for centuries, based primarily on the belief that children are the property of their parents. ... Most people are not aware of the fact that deliberately hitting a child is considered a crime in all fifty states of the U.S and all provinces and Te...

• Word Count: 1933
• Approx Pages: 8