Spousal abuse is any abusive, violent or harmful conduct that occurs between spouses. While spousal abuse can include violence, sexual assaults and emotional abuse, the abusive behavior does not always rise to the level of a crime. Nevertheless,...
The National Center for Victims of Crime estimates that for children under the age of 18 years, one in every four girls and one in every six boys becomes a victim of sexual abuse. One of the most important things you can do if you suspect child...
The unwanted solicitation of credit card and loan offers can be both an annoyance and a serious risk. While you may just want to reduce your junk mail, credit card solicitations present a far more serious problem. A credit card solicitation is...
Elder, spousal and child abuse can happen in any household regardless of income or education levels. Although reporting suspected instances of abuse can make you feel as if you're intruding on a family's private life, your report can protect...
The Nursing Home Abuse Resources defines nursing home abuse, or elder abuse, as a willful act or a failure to act that result in physical or mental injury or death to a resident of a nursing home. Legal definitions of what constitutes nursing home...
According to Childhelp, a national child abuse prevention organization, each year there are more than three million reports of child abuse and neglect in the United States. Childhelp reports that in 2007, about 3.2 million abuse reports involved...
According to the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States who are between the ages of 15 and 44 years old. They also report that one in three women in the...
The dissolution of a relationship can be difficult under the best of circumstances. When decisions about child custody enter the picture, the situation can become much more complicated and stressful. It is important to understand the legal...
Elder abuse is serious problem that affects older people at a time in their lives when they are becoming more dependent on others to meet their basic needs. Instead of receiving assistance, some elderly people are subjected to physical and...
In 2003, the National Center for Health Statistics reported that there were 1.5 Americans over age 65 living in nursing homes. That figure is expected to double by 2030. Although the U.S. Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guaranteed that nursing...
Keeping kids safe in today's world can be a challenge for any parent. In addition to bullies, pedophiles and child abductors, everyday household items, including matches and medications, pose can a threat to unsupervised kids. Teaching kids how to...
Being the "dumper" isn't much more fun than being the "dumped." Rather than stepping up and ending the relationship, some find it easier to pass the buck to the unwitting partner rather than having to be the bad guy. If the relationship simply...
Physical abuse in childhood can have effects that last longer than any physical injuries. A child who has suffered physical abuse--which can include neglect or sexual abuse--is more likely to develop problems with substance abuse in adulthood....
When you choose a nursing home for your loved one, you trust that the staff and administrators will treat your elderly relative with love, respect and care. Unfortunately, it's not always the case. Elder abuse in nursing homes is a real danger...
Emotional spousal abuse can quickly ruin your marriage and your self-esteem. Name calling and threatening behavior may not leave physical scars, but such emotional abuse, also called domestic abuse, can cause long-lasting, traumatic mental scars,...
Believing that children related to you or that live in your neighborhood are victims of abuse leads you to determine what you can do to help them. Addressing the issue of abused children is an emotionally challenging task. Nonetheless, there is a...
The elderly can be abused in different ways. Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial or in the form of neglect. Some elderly people abuse themselves by refusing to eat or take their medication. Each type of abuse may affect an...
Though psychological abuse is often invisible, it can be just as damaging as physical abuse. Spousal abuse of any type can occur between married, unmarried and same-sex partners and is prevalent across all races and socioeconomic divisions. Women...
The Texas Family Code, beginning with Chapter 261, defines the term child neglect and sets forth the steps the state must take to protect neglected children. The Texas Penal Code, including portions of Chapters 21, 22 and 43, lists the elements of...
Healthy Children says that kids are increasingly exposed to television, movies, video games and music that often have violent themes. It also says that children exposed to violence and crime may later resolve conflict in a violent manner and may...
Wetting the bed is a common condition for children under six years of age and usually is caused by physiological factors. However, bedwetting, also known as secondary enuresis, may return later in adolescence or even adulthood. This condition is...
Spousal abuse is a widespread problem. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 85 percent of domestic violence victims are women and approximately 25 percent of all women will experience domestic violence at some...
Whether it is warranted or not, the perception in the United States is that the family courts automatically favor the mother in child custody cases. From this perception has risen fathers' rights groups, which contend that fathers are just as...
In our society, moderate drinking is acceptable, and sometimes, it's even encouraged. People give toasts at weddings while drinking champagne, friends share a bottle of wine at dinner and two guys split a six pack of beer while watching college...
Bruises are not uncommon injuries to find on infants, especially infants who are mobile and curious. Most of the time, bruises on infants result from accidental injuries incurred while playing and exploring. However, certain medical conditions as...
Many factors contribute to the initial onset of depression; however, the National Institute of Mental Health indicates there is no specific cause for the disorder. When depression is recognized in your life, there is a higher likelihood of relapse...
Alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, inhalants and over-the-counter medications are among the variety of substances that are often abused. The signs of substance abuse include neglect of responsibilities, use of the substance in risky...
Home health care in Glendale, Arizona, draws on the many resources available in the greater Phoenix area. You can begin with the Arizona Association for Health Care's (AAHC) list of agencies and vendors already Medicare certified and licensed by...
Spousal abuse is also referred to as domestic abuse, or domestic violence when physical harm is involved. It includes several categories, such as mental or emotional abuse, physical abuse or sexual abuse. MayoClinic.com says that abuse between...
