When a child has been abused they have an increased risk of having mental health problems (Lindsey et al., 2008). ... "Researchers have found that children of depressed parents are at greater risk of psychiatric disorders than are children of nondepressed parents" (Lindsey et al., 2008, p.80). ... Some physical abuse is done inside the family or comes from an individual being involved in a violent relationship. ... In nineteen states a bill was passed banning parents from using corporal punishment as discipline to their child, especially when belts, whips, and electrical cords are in...

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P. 81) outlines key features involved in assessing exposure to risks, or a person's vulnerability: • Identification and assessment of the risks to which the client is exposed. What risks are they likely to encounter and with what result? • Determining whether such risks are acceptable or not. Should the risks be run? ... • Risk management strategies are generally informed by the desire to balance risk reduction with autonomy, quality of life and rights. ...

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Elder abuse: a systematic review of risk factors in community-dwelling elders. ... Patients who may have temporary or permanent mental issues may be combative or they may have the risk of falling down their bed. ... Educating the public, the caregivers, the families, and the elders about the prevention of abuse is a process in getting the community involved. ...

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In the "Report of the APSAC Task Force on Attachment Therapy, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and Attachment Problems" Mark Chaffin writes, "Some children who are maltreated described as having attachment related conditions show genuine and occasionally extreme behavioral and relationship disturbances and may be at risk for placement failures and other adverse outcomes" (2013, pg. 77). ... In addition, Homeschooling allows for therapy appointments, and family bonding that may otherwise not happen due to the attachment disorder and the distances involved in traveling for thera...

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Gallopin and Leigh (2009) reported that lesbian, gay, and bisexual teens are at increased risk for teen dating violence. ... Types of Abuse - Physical Abuse: occurs when a teen is pinched, hit, shoved, or kicked - Emotional Abuse: threatening a teen or harming his/her sense of self worth - Sexual Abuse: forcing a teen to engage in a sex act (e.g. fondling and rape) Consequences of Dating Violence In addition to an increase of risk for injury, victims of dating violence are at increased risk for binge drinking, suicide attempts, physical fights, and sexual activity (CDC, 2006). ... Shortl...

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This abuse causes much turmoil for not only the partnership but also for the family that is involved in. Said abusive relationship can also be in many cases, life threatening and very difficult to escape from especially if there are children involved. ... This must be done very carefully because once the victim leaves, they become much more at risk of homicide by the hand of the abuser. ...

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Social workers involved in the area of child welfare would need to understand and empathize with these children and their families. ... "A safe, but insecure family poses a considerable risk to children for abuse. ... Different personal experiences are given by the men throughout the article each explaining when the abuse started, the duration and the acts involved. ...

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Pregnant women who use drugs while carrying have a higher risk of miscarriage and premature labor. ... Growing up in these unstable environments puts them at risk for becoming substance abusiers themselves. ... A risk of abusing drugs is letting them get in the way of the ability to hold a job. ...

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Unfortunately once an example is set in an adult's life, they are at a higher risk of passing on what they see as acceptable in their own relationships, to their children. ... Additionally, if children are involved, removing them from a home isn't always as simple. ... 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. ...

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A Secret War in America Battered women who kill their abusers should not get harsh punishment or the same punishment as other murderers. The statistics are ridiculous on how many women are abused in the United States. Currently there are 2,000 to 4,000 battered women in America serving prison ti...

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Many people involved in the health care field do not understand the importance of displaying unconditional love. ... Elder abuse is an umbrella term that refers to any "intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult". ...

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Many studies suggest that children who experience parental violence in their household growing up are at a higher risk of domestic violence. ... I was always under the impression that people who witnessed their parents deal with domestic violence issues were more prone to be a victim when they themselves were old enough to get involved in romantic relationships. ...

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An estimated 3.3 million children aged 3 to 17 years may witness domestic abuse of a parent every year in the United States ("Health Plus"). Domestic violence has a weighty effect on children who are exposed to it. Even if the children are not abused themselves, being helpless witnesses to the abuse...

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