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SPOUSAL ABUSE  

From the outside looking in the line between rough times and spousal abuse can often be very clearly see, but from the inside looking out the line blurs.

Experts estimate that approximately 25% of women in the United States have been physically abused by a current or previous romantic partner. Spousal abuse is the use of violence, humiliation, intimidation, threats or isolation to control one's spouse.

Can you imagine being a small child and seeing Mommy beaten senseless? Can you feel the terror, hurt and pain? And if it's really Daddy doing the beating? The horrible mix of hate, anger and love? The utter and complete powerlessness and helplessness?

I do understand that some people are bullies and then to hurt people, who they love, think they love, or are infatuated with. What I do not understand is how most recipients accept and allow such abuse.

Emotional abuse can cause some pretty deep scarring, and very few people on the outside even know it's happening. Read about the signs and what you can do about it.

Abuse has not always been in the spotlight. Abuse is a serious issue and can leave damaging scars which can impede the success of a person in their livelihood.

I started to write an article on Elder Abuse but I got more information than I bargained for and decided to expand the target topic to generalized abuse; it is a very important and sad topic.

Catch-22: In attempting to raise awareness on animal abuse issues the details of horrific animal abuse crimes are publicized but in our efforts to raise awareness are we actually helping to perpetrate more crimes?

A brief research article/editorial on spouse abuse.

Child abuse is one of the biggest problems facing America today. Children whose parents abuse them often turn to a life of crime, or suffer physical or mental scars. In severe cases the child may even die.

the facts (as reported by the media in the Paul / Heather Mills Divorce)

Child maltreatment is usually categorized by Physical abuse, Emotional or Verbal abuse, Child neglect, and Sexual abuse.

What are the signs that a friend, neighbor or loved one may be living with an abusive spouse

In domestic violence cases, the victim is not always women or children. Society needs to recognize that men can be victims too.

Many homes where there is spousal abuse there is also animal abuse. Many of the abused put off leaving for fear of what will happen to their beloved pets.

Most people being abused do nothing about it, thinking it will fix itself in time.

There are about 40,000 people in the western United States and Canada that practice polygamy. Although polygamy was banned from both the Mormon Church and the law books of Utah, it is still a part of everyday life for many people in that state.

An overview of the correlation between substance abuse and relationship violence is discussed. In particular, the abuse occurring within families and partner relationships.

Spousal Rape is the term used to describe sexual acts committed without a person's consent and/or against a person's will, when the perpetrator (attacker) is the woman's husband or ex-husband.

Barring such cases as incest, rape or abuse a married woman should be required to receive consent from her husband before aborting a child.

Alberta has the highest reported rate of spousal abuse of all provinces in Canada. Hoping to bring attention to this fact, Alberta has named November Family Violence Prevention Month.

Rape doesn't have to occur with a stranger, and it is often someone known to the victim. Increasingly, women are reporting spousal rape, which was once considered impossible. Read on to find out what to do if you're a victim of spousal rape.

Incarceration is a curse, A sentence set for life; Resolved for better or for worse, When I became his wife.

Abuse is in millions of home around the world, but how does it stop?

This is a brief overview of the current crisis involving the disappearances and murders of women in Juarez, Mexico.

As a semi-quasi-paramilitary organization, staffed largely my current and former military personnel, it is not shocking, nor is it acceptable, that the use and abuse of alcohol are common at NASA.

This quote has the most chilling accuracy in cases of males who are survivors of childhood abuse.

Americans are indoctrinate into the ideology of competition from birth. The effects are long lasting and devastating. Alleged steroid abuse by the absolute best athletes in the world should be taken as a cue that something is wrong.

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The life of famed "b-movie" director Russ Meyer was a turbid one, and his films depict subject matter no less turbid. Despite the focus most play on the large amounts of nudity contained within, them, Meyer's films can be seen as criticisms on society.

Read the in-depth review of the recently released short story anthology, The Ex Factor.

While marriage in the United States and Mexico are similar today, in the past there were several differences. Today Mexico's marriage laws are virtually identical to those in the U.S; but there are still differences in marriage customs and married life.

Bill Handel has one of the most exciting, fun-filled radio broadcasts available on AM radio. Mainstream media doesn't have a clue about the talent and diversity of stuff on the radio today. It ain't all about the Republicans, folks!

Forensic nursing combines clinical nursing practice with the law enforcement arena.

Is committing certain acts of violence justifiable if the ends are worthwhile and noble? This article begs the question and poses a possible answer.

I was skeptical at first about the reality of IED, but further study covinced me that something is going on. The article discusses definitions, causes and treament.

A look at a few select Aboriginal folktales, examining them within their proper cultural framework. Written for an English Composition class.

According to a new survey, intermittent explosive disorder may be affecting nearly 16 million people in America. What is it? What are the signs? Is it more than just road rage?

You are expected to be a humble peasant to her, kissing her ring and lavishing her with high praises. She expects you to act like a mix between James Bond and Sir Lancelot. I'm referring to your mother-in-law of course.

Corporal punishment has been a popular method of punishment that many parents choose to incorporate into their lives without giving it a careful thought. It can begin at a

Political and budget pressures leave state governments with no choice but to investigate new revenue sources. Non-tax and non-traditional revenue sources seem to be one of the most desirable sources of new money.

A recent family mediation began with the father shouting, "Do you know what I'd do if my son ever came home with an earring? I'd cut off his ear."

This paper describes the history and mission of the feminist magazine Ms.

Ohio has a population of somewhere around 11,460,000 citizens living in Ohio. The number of divorces a year is around 47,000.

Simmons was charged with sixteen counts of murder, found guilty and sentenced to death. On June 25, 1990 he died, as he had chosen to do, by lethal injection.

Takes a look at the drama behind Three Sex Mafia winning the Oscar for best song from a movie.

A list of several popular beliefs are shown to be false.

Jean Toomer and Zora Neale Hurston's writing were heavily influenced on the American South and the small southern town.

According to data collected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") for its Uniform Crime Reporting Program, juvenile arrest rates have been declining nationwide from 1994 through 2001.

Clay's Quilt is a family story set in Eastern Kentucky that deals with the life of Clay Sizemore, who struggles to find meaning in his life, until he discovers the essence of family and love.