Multiracial youth are one of the most at-risk racial groups for child maltreatment. Multiracial individuals are also more likely to report mental health concerns than other racial or ethnic groups. This study aimed to identify demographic and psychological risk factors that are …
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In most relationships, we are often both victims and abusers at the same time. In other words, neither side is completely innocent. In this thesis, the victim is metaphorized as a person who doesn’t have power; abusers are people who don’t just have power, but who abuse that pow…
An existing body of research indicates that peer-on-peer abuse, involving the physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse of young people by their peers, is an issue of serious concern within the UK. Whilst a range of studies have explored the individual and familial vulnerabilities…
In recent years there has been increased focus on vulnerability and abuse however greater attention has been paid to this in relation to children, elders and in domestic situations. Within learning disability service there has been increasing attention on physical and sexual abu…
The literature review revealed co-morbidity between adverse childhood experiences, adult psychopathology and alcohol dependence, although causality was questionable due to multiple variables. The current study used 54 clients at the acute end of the spectrum of severe alcohol de…
Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a universal issue affecting many communities that result in immediate short- and long-term consequences. The purpose of this study was to gain insight on how African American female survivors describe their sexual abuse experience, results of disc…
In the past 18 years, abusive supervision, which is reflected in the hostile verbal and non-verbal behaviors of leaders (excluding physical contact) toward subordinates (Tepper, 2000), has attracted extensive attention from practitioners and scholars. Scholars’ strong interest i…
Sexual behavior has been pathologized throughout history beginning in 1850 with early psychiatry. The history of pathologizing sexual behavior was explored making a distinction between alternative sexual behaviors and paraphilic disorders as defined by the DSM-5. The purpose of …
There is a need to provide help to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have experienced a history of abuse and trauma within their lives. In response to the need for a program to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and…
Childhood abuse/neglect is a consistent concern in the United States and is related to future physical and mental health concerns. Studies have shown that childhood abuse/neglect can result in negative trauma appraisal, difficulties in emotion regulation, and lower levels of sel…
Suffering in the context of poverty, community violence, and abuse contributes to deleterious outcomes. Communal experiences, such as community-based groups, provide an opportunity for deepened personal and communal transformation in the midst of these challenging societal conte…
This music composition is meant to be a narrative reflection of the mental state and the hopeful healing of those who have suffered from abuse at any age. This can be from physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, or for those who have suffered from the loss of loved ones thro…
Sexual assault is an incredibly mature, sensitive, and disturbing topic to discuss, but it can be even harder to teach. However, by examining literature that depicts sexual assault, readers can develop empathy for the characters by understanding how trauma manifests and acknowle…
Background: Child maltreatment is a worldwide problem affecting around one billion children. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Ministry of Social Affairs legally mandated in 2009 that educational and healthcare divisions report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect …
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a debilitating personality disorder that impacts anywhere between 1% to 5% of Americans. Studies claim that women are significantly more at risk than men to suffer from this disorder and may experience stronger symptoms. Previous research…
This project develops a curriculum that provides biblical guidance about alcohol abuse among young adults and then implements the teaching through a training course in five Baptist Churches in Abia state.
This project seeks to equip members of Church on The Way in Lake City, Florida, to counsel sexual abuse survivors biblically. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Church on The Way and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of three passages of …