In the case of homicides, 19% were linked to alcohol use and the majority of those involved an argument or dispute (Spunt, Goldstein, Brownstein, Fendrich, & Langley, 1994, p. 43). ... Violence against women in general is exacerbated by alcohol more than any other drug and women become more at risk to be victimized if they too have been drinking (p.65). ... Street racing is categorized as a high-sensation activity and when mixed with alcohol produces a deadly effect, bystanders are at great risk for severe injury or death. ... Employees that drink on the job are not only putting themselves at ...

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Alcohol use is involved in up to 75% of acquaintance rapes. ... While it is very commonly involved in sexual assaults, many assaults occur in the absence of alcohol, and many people drink without engaging in violent behavior. ... Children who are exposed to violence between their parents are more likely to be involved in violent intimate relationships as adults. ... Although there is no true prevention against being raped or sexually assaulted, one can reduce the risk of an assault and increase awareness, sensitivity, and safety. ...

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In earlier decades, school violence merely involved delinquency and the occasional fight. ... The study also found that 20 percent of participating students reported being victims of bullying, and that those teens were substantially more likely to carry weapons if they had experienced one or more "risk factors." ... "Almost all of the school shooting incidents, including Columbine, involved rejection by peers,'' Twenge said ("Rejection by Peers May Lead to Violent Behaviour," 2001, par. 2). ... According to the Jefferson County, Colorado, Sheriff's Department in ...

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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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Several studies have shown that babies who suffer birth complications are more likely to develop "conduct disorder, delinquency, and commit impulsive crime and violence in adulthood when other psychosocial risk factors are present- (Adrian Raine, 2002, p425). They concluded that the main risk factor would be maternal rejection due to the birth complications. ... This finding suggests that not only is the frontal lobe involved in aggression and criminal activity, but the limbic system, if damaged, can also play a very significant role in criminal behavior - although predominantly sexual offen...

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In 1999, Roger Sider, M.D. wrote the article, "Living Together Risky for Young Women and Children," which talks about domestic violence and the risks undertaken by young women and children. ... By separating from her husband, Lou is not only hurting herself, but she is increasing the risk for her children to become involved in illegal activities. ...

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If the child often expresses the view that life is unfair, does poorly in school, joins a gang, or gets involved in fighting, stealing, or destroying property may also be signs that they have been influenced by television (Cefrey, 33). ... Certain plot elements in portrayals of violence are considered high risk for children and should be evaluated by parents when judging possible program effects for children. ... Other high-risk factors include showing violence as being justified, going unpunished, and having minimal consequences to the victim. ...

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In this essay I shall look at the meanings of media effects and violence within psychology, the different methods used to study this phenomena and the ethical issues involved in each of these methods. ... Correlational studies into the effects of exposure to media violence have usually involved the participants detailing what programmes they like to watch and how often they watch them, these programmes are then assessed for violent content. ... There should also be no undue stress put on the participant and no greater risk than they would experience in their normal life. ...

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It is a topic that is of great importance in class and course reading since school counselors should be well informed so that they will be prepared in dealing with these children involved in the violent acts. ... If a child sees his parents involved in violent actions all day and are not given love and attention they become angry and frustrated. ... In the journal Violence in the Lives of Children, it states that the types of violence experienced by males and females are often very different, as are their relative levels of risk, though neither gender is immune from any particular form of v...

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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 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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An example of this are trade agreements that create debt and poverty, putting peoples lives at risk through denying them access to basic necessities (Bourgois et al, 2004). ... This then allows for a growth in mistrust towards the police to "protect and serve. " The media plays a prominent role in the actions of activists involved in resistance; many argue that violent acts of resistance taint the message of the protest. ...

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