59 articles on "abuse"

Child Victim to Survivor!

Child Victim to Survivor! by: Dorothy Lafrinere The innocence of a child, will not allow their mind to comprehend what terror is being put upon them during abuse. They can no more think killing their abuser than they can a fly. It worsens when t...

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How To Know And Help A Drug Addict.

How To Know And Help A Drug Addict. by: Steven Westphal What is drug addiction? Drug addiction is a brain disease affecting the emotions and behavior. It is distinguished by drug craving, seeking, and use. A person addicted to drugs will persist...

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Recognizing “Abuse” May Be Key Step for Many Immigrants Seeking Green Cards

Recognizing “Abuse” May Be Key Step for Many Immigrants Seeking Green Cards by: Heather L. Poole The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), passed into law in 1994 and amended in 2001, provides hope for immigrant domestic violence survivors. An ...

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Incest and Child Sexual Abuse Definitions, Perpetrators, Victims, and Effects

Definition of Child Sexual AbuseChild sexual abuse is any form of sexual activity with a child by an adult, or by another child where there is no consent or consent is not possible; or by another child who has power over the child. By this definition...

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Coping with Your Abuser - Part II

How to cope with your abuser?Sometimes it looks hopeless. Needless to add that all these activities have to be pursued legally, preferably through the good services of law offices and in broad daylight. If done in the wrong way – they might constit...

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Financial Abuse of the Elderly Can Often Go Unnoticed

Typically, when people think of elderly abuse, what comes to mind is negligence or rough treatment. Possibly even the more direct physical abuse that we hate to imagine but is nonetheless a part of our society. One of the most common yet least expect...

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Damaged: How Domestic Violence Shapes A Child

Domestic violence-also known as domestic or spousal abuse- has become increasingly prevalent in modern culture. Typically associated with violent physical aggression between intimate adults,it can also involve sexual, emotional, economic, and psychol...

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Relationships with Abusive Narcissists - Part I

Question:What kind of a spouse/mate/partner is likely to be attracted to a narcissist?Answer:The VictimsOn the face of it, there is no (emotional) partner or mate, who typically "binds" with a narcissist. They come in all shapes and sizes. The initi...

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Child Abuse: History, Laws and the A.S.P.C.A

Child Abuse: History, Laws and the A.S.P.C.A by: Darlene Barriere From a historical perspective, child abuse has plagued society since the beginning of time. Two rights have been at the core of child abuse: the right to own property, and the rig...

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Are Your Children Ready for School

Spiral bound note book, 3-ring binder, 3-hole lined paper, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, stapler, scissors, paste, book bag, pencil case, shoes, socks, underwear, shirts, pants, skirts, jacket, uniforms.... Check, Check, Check..., everything is re...

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