Victims are generally unresponsive to the enviroment that surrounds them and they are immobile. They are rigid, stiff and unwilling to move. Occasionally they may have peculiar movements such as grimacing or assuming bizarre postures (Jones, Buckley & Kessler, 2006). They may repeat a phrase or word that has been spoken by somebody else and they may engage in some restless ongoing activity for no reason or desired outcome. There behaviors often revolve around restless, purposeless and sedentary behaviors and their risk of exhaustion, malnutrition and self-inflicted injury is high (Jones, Buckley & Kessler, 2006).…
The first step in studying a phenomenon such as stalking is to con¬duct descriptive and correlational studies that provide information on how and why stalking occurs. Another important area of study is the analysis of antecedents, or early signs of stalking, that might be used to pre¬dict the behavior in specific situations or in certain individuals. In this con¬text, early signs of stalking constitute either of the following: (a) problem behaviors in the social relationships of children or adolescents that could be viewed as early manifestations of obsessional following in a specific instance, or (b) childhood risk factors that suggest someone might stalk another person later in life. One reason for exploring the potential early signs of stalking in young people is that it broadens the application of mate¬rial presented thus far by raising awareness of those risk factors that can be targeted for treatment. In this way, preventive programs can be implement¬ed early on so that the risk of stalking might be reduced. A final reason for examining potential risk factors for stalking is that some problem behaviors in childhood that overlap with stalking, such as bullying and sexual harass¬ment, have been more extensively studied and can provide direction for the design of preventive programs for stalking and obsessional following.…
Emotial/physical- Change in sleep patten , nightmares, seeking behaviour, self isolation, loss or gain wieight, sadness, crying depression, low self esteem lack of self confidence.…
Terri’s relationships are abusive. While it's clear that Terri and Ed’s relationship is abusive, a little less clear is the abuse of Terri and Mel’s relationship. Ed abused Terri physically, but Mel abused her verbally. Terri seems willing to take any form of abuse without limits. This, however, would just encourage the abusers to abuse her more. it is an endlessly deteriorating cycle. Terri's methods of dealing with abuse seem bad at best.…
After observation, it states that with an insecure attachment it may lead to violence within dating. Male and females have a different way of reacting to rejection. Males are prone to be more sarcastic and there are more conflicts, and females tend to retreat. Anxiety and avoidance of intimacy was also studied with in the adolescent group of boys and girls. It was found that boys with anxious or avoidant attachment styles hold attitudes, which they use to justify their aggressive actions. Girls with anxious attachment style is prone to be aggressive verbally and physically towards their partner. The main focus is to educate adolescents…
In the state of California, if you are abused by someone who is closely related to you (by blood, adoption or marriage), or by someone who resides in your home, you may request a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) as a means to protect yourself from the individual who is causing you harm. If you have children with the individual whom you are filing a restraining order against, the court may choose to create a Parenting Plan as part of its orders.…
Bald patches of hair Repeated running away. Fear of medical examination. Aggression towards self and others. Fear of physical contact – shrinking back if approached or touched.…
Domestic Violence or physical and psychological violence used to dominate another is very common. It occurs in all cultures people of all races, ethnicities, religions, sexes and classes can be perpetrators of domestic violence. Unfortunately violence affects many early in their lives impacting unmarried couples. Statistics show 1 and 3 young people experience violence while dating. Violence in dating relationships can begin as early as grade school, affect both sexes and escalate with increased emotional involvement. Understanding dating violence among adolescents is particularly important. If left undetected and untreated, early patterns of abuse can set the stage for future relationships and marriage. Unfortunately, there are many psychological and social factors that cause people to remain in these relationships despite the harm that it causes both emotionally and physically. Violence in relationships is very common amongst high-school students and adults in or not attending college. Alcohol and drugs such as Rophynol increase this risk of abuse in dating relationships and the likelihood of a date rape occurring.…
“When the abuse continues, many people become passive, or withdraw emotionally in order to reduce immediate danger. In the end, many choose to live in a life fielded with abuse, or commit suicide or homicide,” according to Payne and Wermeling’s research (Payne & Wermeling, 2009). Victims of domestic violence are more prone to depression, sleep deprivation, anxiety, flashbacks of the attacks, social isolation and the abuse can even lead to heart disease or gastrointestinal disorders (SH, 2015).…
There are several options available for a victim to protect themselves from things that may put them in harm’s way such as stalking or abuse. These options include restraining orders, protection orders, and peace bonds that can allow the victim to call the police if the abuser violates any guidelines in these orders. Though these orders may not fully stop an abuser from stalking or causing harm onto a victim, it does form an opportunity for the offender to be placed under arrest.…
Krakow B, Artar A, Warner TD. Sleep disorder, depression, and suicidality in female sexual assault survivors. Crisis. 2000;21:163-170.…
Bye, K. S. (2007). The relationship between self and other blame: do self-blaming rape victims…
Hartman, D. et al. "Is There a Dissociative Process In Sleepwalking and Night Terrors?" Postgraduate Medical Journal. April 2001: v77 i906 p244. Rpt. In Health & Wellness Resource Center. Prince William Library Electronic Resources. FULL TEXT: Copyright 2001 British Medical Association.…
Engaged Living. The self-esteem issues that accompany victims of bullying, coupled with their low belief in others makes it difficult for them to build and sustain healthy social relationships (Yen, 2010). In the long-term, this could translate to an inability to live peacefully in a family setting.…
Victims of Stockholm syndrome generally suffer from severe isolation and emotional and physical abuse demonstrated in characteristics of battered spouses, incest victims, abused children, prisoners of war, cult victims and kidnapped or hostage victims. Each of these circumstances can result in victims responding in a compliant and supportive way as a tactic for…