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Hello all & Professor,
We are tasked with answering a few questions about different forms of gender abuse, & abuse can happen in many forms, any time day or night & abuse does not necessarily mean men abusing women or children or vice-versa, this can happen in same gender relationships, bisexual relationships, and in the typical common family home, any race, gender, color, social status, ethnic group, religion, etc…abuse does not discriminate! Diller, J.V. (2018).
• What is the violence against women act? (VAWA) Violence Against Women’s Act, Started in 1994 then its reauthorization in 2000, 2005, and 2013. This act has changed the landscape for victims who suffered in silence for years. (n.d.). National Domestic Violence Hotline.
(IPV) Intimate partner Violence affects both men and women although a greater burden of the consequences of (IVP) is place on the lives of women and girls, The harm can and will include physical injury, psychological trauma and even death in some cases. Wilson, M. & Webb, R. (n.d.). It is crucial we as social workers and professionals lends its voice to helping legislation and mold public policies that can greatly reduce cases of (IVP)
I am adding a link from TedTalk by Alice Han, & she talks about violence against women & girls & she calls this a disease and it is not just in one part of the world, It is world wide, This disease is not only in trans-gender relationships, or lesbian relationships, this is also right in the family home, parents abusing children, wives, etc… This abuse can even go as far as the sex trade, It is a terrible thing to see & witness, Tedtalk, ALICE HAN, Ms Han calls this (VAWG) Violence Against Women & Girls. Thanks for your time and have a great rest of your week Eagles.
Best,
Wes T.
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Sexual assault: This is an act in which one intentionally sexually touches another person without the person’s consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will. Such as oral sex or penetrating the perpetrator’s body. There are 3 elements of sexual assault which are the use of a weapon, the use of physical strength or violence as is sufficient to overcome, restrain, or injure a person and finally inflicting physical harm sufficient enough to coerce or compel submission by the victim. Such crimes can result in 20 years max if found guilty.
Locally and nationally, there are 24-hour crisis centers spread out through communities and a local 24-hour hotline available for victims of sexual abuse.
Some areas that are lacking are not believing someone when they say they were sexually assaulted because there was little to no evidence or judging someone by their race and past.
Child abuse: Is any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. Child abuse is not always intentional it could be an accident, but you failed as a parent and now you are being punished. Most children that are abused won’t speak up because they are either scared that no one will believe them or scared of being taken away from the only person they thought loved them.