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. ... Certain social and family structures reduce social controls in family relations and therefore reduce the costs and increase the rewards of being violent. ... With the violence the annoying behavior usually stops....

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

Partner violence occurs in all countries and transcends social, economic, religious, and cultural groups. ... 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. ... In developing countries women cite the unacceptability of being single or unmarried as an additional barrier that keeps them in destructive marriages. At the same time, denial and fear of social stigma often prevent wo...

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

Domestic violence could be our nation's number one social problem. ... Contrary to popular belief, most batterers are not proud of their violent behavior, and often suffer shame and regret for their actions. Their resistance to therapy is often rooted in not wanting to face their behavior or their early family life. ... 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 They can perform poorly in school, may exhibit aggressive behavior, or may be withdrawn and isolated.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

Child abuse is a global problem that is deeply rooted in cultural, economic and social practices. ... Child abuse has serious physical and psycho-social consequences which adversely affect the health and overall well-being of a child. 1. ... Behavioral signs. ... Behavioral extremes may also be a clue. ... Look for inappropriate age behaviors as well, such as an older child exhibiting behaviors more commonly found in younger children. ...

• Word Count: 5685
• Approx Pages: 23
• Grade Level: High School

Without the basic ability to differentiate right from wrong, youth are left with only the influence of those around them to set an example of what is perceived as acceptable and unacceptable. ... 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 trust of the residents and be able to offer support and guidance for those seeking help from their abusers. ... Possibly, they don'...

• Word Count: 2173
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography

Children and adolescents who have been abused sexually can suffer a range of psychological and behavioral problems, from mild to severe. ... Additionally, high levels of anxiety in these adults can result in self-destructive behaviors, such as alcoholism or drug abuse, anxiety attacks, and insomnia. ... Social Services felt they should not hamper police investigation. ... The lack of cooperation on behalf of The RCMP and Social Services was a grave factor in the tragedy. ... Everybody knew the Weller family and in a small community where everyone knows about skeleton's in other pe...

• Word Count: 3379
• Approx Pages: 14
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What is "good" is what is "socially approved" in a culture and society. ... In some countries, we cannot control the social behaviors. ... It is occasionally performed within Aboriginal, Christian and Muslim families who have emigrated to the US or Canada from some Muslim countries where it is practiced as a social tradition. ...

• Word Count: 3097
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School