Agents of social control (eg. police or social workers) may have different perceptions than participants. ... Most of the incidents consist of slaps, pushes, kicks, bites and punches, but there are also incidents of dangerous behavior occurring as well. ... Unless a child kills or maims a parent, it is unlikely that the child's violent behavior will come to public attention. ... Our society has given approval to spanking as an acceptable method of child raising and discipline. ... With the violence the annoying behavior usually stops. ...

• Word Count: 2032
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It enforces these aggressive tendencies which tell people it is acceptable to be violent. ... Violence, when used in media against other social groups, is used to dehumanize and rob these groups of the respect that they deserve. ... Violence as a means has become more acceptable as an alternative to resolve issues. ... In the Columbine case, it was basically an easy way for the NRA and the media to make money by catering to the aggression apparent in teenage behavior. ... Instead of going to the movies for social events, one can try other options. ...

• Word Count: 1258
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Whether in the form of physical or emotional abuse, violence is never acceptable at any level. ... With programs such as "Stand Up, Speak Up", and "Real Alaskan Men Choose Respect", examples are being set for youth today about what is acceptable in present day relationships, and what isn't acceptable. ... In addition, programs demonstrating appropriate behavior in relationships aren't able to reach those that would greatly benefit from this, because of the remote locations. ... Social workers placed in these small communities would be able to, over time, earn the ...

• Word Count: 2173
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If it causes pain or unhappiness it is not morally acceptable. ... Drug and alcohol addictions, mental illnesses, learned behaviors, and anger management all can factor into making a person cross the line. ... Domestic violence is in majority a learned behavior cycle. ... It's also a behavior that can be modified by aversion therapy. ... The Department of Social & Health Services needs the resources and funding to help victims get back on their feet. ...

• Word Count: 2140
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• Grade Level: High School

Domestic violence could be our nation's number one social problem. ... Their resistance to therapy is often rooted in not wanting to face their behavior or their early family life. ... She may have come from a home that was abusive-which conditioned her to believe that abuse is expected, acceptable, and normal. ... Children often think they are responsible for the abuse, believing they have done something to cause this behavior. ... They can perform poorly in school, may exhibit aggressive behavior, or may be withdrawn and isolated. ...

• Word Count: 1382
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The consequences of children living with violence have social effects, as well as individual ones. ... The general performance such as attitudes, social skill, and school performance are often affected negatively. ... They tend to think abuse is acceptable in relationships therefore become abusers. ... Some programs emphasize the development of social problem-solving skills that are often damaged by constant exposure to domestic violence. ... Those that do will only work with batterers who have done extensive work to change their violent behavior ("Health Plus"). ...

• Word Count: 2241
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Partner violence occurs in all countries and transcends social, economic, religious, and cultural groups. ... Asking behavioral questions "for example, "Has your partner ever physically forced you to have sex against your will?... Societies often distinguish between just and unjust reasons for violence, as well as between acceptable and unacceptable amounts of aggression. ... Even where culture itself grants men substantial control over female behavior, abusive men generally exceed the norm. ... At the same time, denial and fear of social stigma often prevent women from reaching out for h...

• Word Count: 1904
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate