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    6) Compare and contrast various views on substance such as materialism‚ dualism and idealism. Materialism‚ idealism‚ and dualism are important theories that explain the origin of things from different points of view. Materialism claims that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality that can explain any process or phenomena. Although materialism has reason in part‚ it can not justify calculation‚ behavior‚ consciousness‚ reason and life just to mention some of them. On the other hand‚ idealism

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    term “abuse and neglect of the elderly” and fully discuss the nature and extent of elder abuse. Substantiate your discussion with a case study or newspaper/internet article on the topic and discuss it in relation to the theory in your assignment   Table of Contents General Information Title Page No. 1. Introduction 4 2. Definition of key concepts 5 2.1 Elder Abuse 2.2 Neglect 3. Nature and extent of elder abuse 6

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    Child Abuse and Neglect through Church and Social Service April 21‚ 2013 One of the major problems which faces societies in our days is child abuse and neglect. This problem has always existed‚ but it is now that scientists are beginning to discover the disastrous results that it leads to. Neglect and abuse are the same‚ expect in one major difference. While the damage is not intended in the cases of neglect‚ it is intended in the cases of abuse (Griffin‚ 1992). By definition‚ neglect

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    LEAVES HOME FOR THE STREETS – from the family’s perspective Anna Jenemark Minor Thesis in Social Work‚ 10 credits T6Ä‚ 2006 Instructor: Johan Kejerfors Contact person: Elisabeth Håmsø Examiner: Bengt Börjeson ABSTRACT There are many theories to why street children leave their families to live on the street‚ but most research made includes only the street child and parents‚ not including the rest of the family. The purpose of this thesis was to describe what the street child’s family

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    causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone you love and thinks loves you in return.” Although societal awareness and criticism of this issue has been increased in recent years‚ spousal abuse still remains a persistent issue because of the power and control held by the abuser and also‚ the fear that the victim suffer from these situations. Historically‚ women were seen as properties and it was not too long ago that the husband was legally

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    Running Head: THE SERIOUSNESS OF ELDER ABUSE 1 The Seriousness of Elder Abuse in Hong Kong Families To let older adults enjoy a sense of security and a sense of belonging is a time-honoured tradition in the Chinese society. Unfortunately‚ elder abuse has risen as a serious social problem in Hong Kong. An organization called “The Against Elderly Abuse of Hong Kong” has received 2212 requests for assistance related to elder abuse in 2011‚ which has doubled the number of requests received

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    Physical Abuse vs. Psychological Abuse There is a huge minority of people in the United States that does not realize Psychological/Emotional abuse as an actual form of abuse. The majority of people’s minds go right to physical abuse when indeed there are many other forms of abuse just as if not worse. Physical is easy to spot‚ even if the child does not tell anyone‚ whereas psychological abuse is not seen by anyone else and is very difficult to diagnose. There are many different resources and

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    crime‚ property deviance‚ employee grievances and lawsuits‚ organizational terrorism and workplace violence have all provided the impetus for an examination of darker side of leadership. (Goldman 2009) Why do you think some leaders abuse their power? When a leader abuses his or her power‚ what are the consequences for the organization which he or she is leading? How should followers respond to leaders who abused their power? (112 words) Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………..3

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    Eating‚ Substance‚ Sexual‚ and Personality Disorders Classifying and defining disorders such as eating‚ substance abuse‚ sex/gender/sexual‚ and personality disorders is often difficult. Several theoretical perspectives and techniques are required in the diagnosis and treatment of various disorders as many are often the result of several causes. As with theoretical perspectives‚ several core concepts are applicable to each of the disorders. Eating Disorders Eating disorders are serious conditions

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     2014                                                             Child Abuse and Neglect    Have you ever thought about the children who are being abuse around the world? Can  you imagine being a victim of child abuse? Many people have difficulties meeting the demands  of parenthood and they can become more abusive when they reach a breaking point or do not  know what to do. However‚ there is not a particular person that abuses children‚ the perpetrator  can be a parent‚ baby­sitter‚ friend or relative; also

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