Experiences of and responses to domestic violence

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   05/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Conclusion; Bibliography. Domestic violence is a complex and problematic matter, one that poses many questions for the criminal justice system, victims ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The predominant explanation of domestic violence. The most perplexing issues . The policies of arrest, prosecution, and protocol . Problems with pro arrest policies . A system that aimed to prosecute in cases where the victim was...»

Battered woman syndrome and New York city

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Battered woman syndrome and New York city Introduction Though domestic violence, as an issue, is important enough for the mayor of have an office dedicated to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Battered Woman Syndrome.. Self-Defense.. Critiques of the concept.. Conclusion: The OCDV.....»

Family law - Problem question assignment

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Prior to the implementation of the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (the DVCVA), the courts had to have regard to the fact the cohabitants had not ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Maria and Homer and the definition of ?associated persons? and cohabitants under the Family Law Act 1996.. Court orders for Maria and how the advice would differ if Maria and Homer were married.. Enforcement of orders.. Conclusi...»

A critical examination of current law of divorce and the need for change

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   08/18/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « satisfactory alternative. The provisions are also inadequate when addressing domestic violence in the marital relationship. Under the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background to current law.. Review and analysis.. Comparison with other jurisdiction: Scandinavia and Canada. . Recommendations.. Summary and conclusion.....»

Common portrayals and stereotypes of the Indian princess in popular culture

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   08/12/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « had been crushed, and a large rock, presumably the murder weapon, lay nearby reported Cervantes, and Ysidro s alibi was one of domestic violence saying that ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The story of Pocahontas.. Myths about native women generated from the desires of the colonists.. Violence against Indian women. . Indian women in economic, social, and political realms.. The hand of British women in stereotyping...»

Changes and paradoxes in the American society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « opened. Domestic violence has always been a problem, but policemen had often been reticent to intervene in family disputes. The ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Women.. The black experience and Truman.. The labour experience.. The politics of anti-communism.. McCarthy.. Conclusion.....»

Fighting against AIDS: Acting for human rights and development

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « They are victims of the lack of legal protection, concerning sexual violence, domestic violence, violation of property and inheritance rights. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Human rights at the heart of the fight against HIV/AIDS.. The contribution of AIDS programs in development and human rights advances.. Conclusion.. References.....»

The construction of the modern State

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « internal violence is muzzled. But if domestic violence is muzzled, violence continues outside. According to Giddens, this phenomenon ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Ancient and modern states.. A general definition of the State. . A definition of the ancient state.. A definition of the modern state.. Two tradtional models of thinking in state theories.. Theories about state formation through the...»

"In sum, at night, young people seek excitement in cities, not safety": discuss the relationship between young people's leisure activities, crime and the fear of crime.

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   02/27/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « offenders are also the most heavily victimised: common experiences include physical or sexual abuse; assaults; witnessing of domestic violence or severe ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Young people's experiences of crimes: The facts. Young people as offenders. Witnessing crime and the victimisation of youth. Reasons for offending: Prosecuting the leisure habit. The reaction of the society and the state to 'the...»

Women and media

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Women in the news are more likely to be featured in stories about accidents, natural disasters, or domestic violence than in stories about their professional ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Women in media.. The media equity.. Still pioneers.. The representation of women in media.. Media coverage of women and women's issue.. Women as sexual objects.. Conclusion.. Sources.....»

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