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Domestic Violence: Treatment Barriers In The Gay And Lesbian Community, Susan Crane
Domestic Violence: Treatment Barriers In The Gay And Lesbian Community, Susan Crane
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to investigate barriers to seeking services pertaining to domestic violence among the gay and lesbian population. The treatment barriers to seeking support and services for Same Sex Domestic Violence (SSDV) is related to fear, not feeling safe, judgmental attitudes, lack of education, and law enforcement discrimination.
Levels Of Attachments And Childhood Abuse Among Mexican-Americans, Christina Shinn
Levels Of Attachments And Childhood Abuse Among Mexican-Americans, Christina Shinn
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study to investigate the relationship between mother-child attachment and childhood abuse trama. It will examine levels of attachment and their relationship to different types of abuse including physical, emotional, sexual and negligence. Instruments utilized were the Parental Attachment Questionaire, Childhood Trauma Questionaire, and Parental Bonding Instrument.
Group Therapist's Perceptions Of Group Treatment Of Intra-Familial Child Sexual Abuse Offenders, Elena Diana Inzunza
Group Therapist's Perceptions Of Group Treatment Of Intra-Familial Child Sexual Abuse Offenders, Elena Diana Inzunza
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not therapy is effective among intra-familial child sexual abuse offenders and to identify successful strategies and techniques. An intra-familial child offender is a person whose sexual desire is directed toward children, usually of pre-pubertal or early pubertal age. The distinction within an intra-familial child sexual offender is that the offense was that the victim was within the perpetrator's family.
Intervention Outcome Differences For Adult Children Of Domestic Violence, Donna Jo Diamond, Geneva Naomi Hannigan
Intervention Outcome Differences For Adult Children Of Domestic Violence, Donna Jo Diamond, Geneva Naomi Hannigan
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this study was to investigate intervention outcomes for domestic violence in families and adult children. This study targeted intervention outcomes of families and adult children from domestic violence homes for the purpose of comparing those self referred versus those who were mandated for intervention.
Women's Silencing-The-Self: A Structural Model, Bianca Nadine Loya
Women's Silencing-The-Self: A Structural Model, Bianca Nadine Loya
Theses Digitization Project
This study tests the hypotheses that both women's internal beliefs regarding their bodies and their condoning of benevolent sexist beliefs will influence their silencing-the-self views.
The Effect Of The Exposure To Domestic Violence On Psychological Well-Being Among American Muslim Women, Soulafa Shakhshir Massoud, Vanessa Francis Romo
The Effect Of The Exposure To Domestic Violence On Psychological Well-Being Among American Muslim Women, Soulafa Shakhshir Massoud, Vanessa Francis Romo
Theses Digitization Project
A quantitative study that examines American Muslim women's level of exposure to domestic violence, resources available to them, and the effect of domestic violence on their psychological well-being. Data was collected from 128 Muslim women from the Islamic Center of Riverside in Southern California. The key finding of the study was a significant positive relationship between depression and the use of verbal aggression. In addition, a positive relationship was found to exist between anxiety, depression and the use of violence.
Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil
Filipino-American Perceptions Of And Experiences With Domestic Violence, Bernice Macaraeg Tabil
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of this research is to assess Filipino Americans' perceptions of and experiences with domestic violence. The Original Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS1) was used to assess participants' experiences with domestic violence.
Domestic Violence Exposure: Effects On Adolescents' Dating Relationships, Karina Sicairos, Leah Marie Campos
Domestic Violence Exposure: Effects On Adolescents' Dating Relationships, Karina Sicairos, Leah Marie Campos
Theses Digitization Project
The purposes of this study are to examine adolescents' level of exposure to domestic violence throughout their life and to explore whether there is a difference in the likelihood of engaging in conflict behaviors, justification of violence and help-seeking behaviors between adolescents who have been exposed to domestic violence and those who have not.
Family Medicine Physician Residents' Perspectives On Domestic Violence, Christina Marie PeñA
Family Medicine Physician Residents' Perspectives On Domestic Violence, Christina Marie PeñA
Theses Digitization Project
This project surveyed 21 respondents to determine whether family medicine physician assistants' medical education and training while in residency is sufficient to assess or identify domestic violence. The project found that although family medicine physician assistants do receive education and training on domestic violence, it is insufficient because victims may still go undetected and unserved.
Latinas' Utilization Of Domestic Violence Resources, Lillian Navas, Lilia Santoyo
Latinas' Utilization Of Domestic Violence Resources, Lillian Navas, Lilia Santoyo
Theses Digitization Project
The purpose of the study was to develop a better understanding of the barriers faced by Latinas when confronted with domestic violence.
Evaluating Intervention Services For Perpetrators And Victims Of Domestic Violence, Budtri Ay Bhandhumani, Sandra Lea Book
Evaluating Intervention Services For Perpetrators And Victims Of Domestic Violence, Budtri Ay Bhandhumani, Sandra Lea Book
Theses Digitization Project
This study was to evaluate current agency programs that were available to aid victims of domestic violence and their effectiveness in reducing the long-term emotional state of victims. This study included participants from various Domestic Violence Programs located throughout San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties.
Domestic Violence: An Evaluation Of Policy Effects On Arrests For The Riverside County Sheriff's Department From 1987 To 1997, James Patrick Mcelvain
Domestic Violence: An Evaluation Of Policy Effects On Arrests For The Riverside County Sheriff's Department From 1987 To 1997, James Patrick Mcelvain
Theses Digitization Project
No abstract provided.
Battering And The Client: Implications For The Rehabilitation Counselor, Paul Castillo
Battering And The Client: Implications For The Rehabilitation Counselor, Paul Castillo
Theses Digitization Project
The possibility that there are clients who are battered presenting themselves for vocational services without the battering relationship being identified or addressed was explored. Implications were drawn as to the influence early identification will have upon the formulation and successful completion of the Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan.
Factors Affecting The Likelihood Of Paternal Custodial Disputes In Dissolution Of Marriage Cases, Jackie L. Adamson
Factors Affecting The Likelihood Of Paternal Custodial Disputes In Dissolution Of Marriage Cases, Jackie L. Adamson
Theses Digitization Project
Male batterers -- Paternal custodial challenges -- Support payment arrearage -- Income levels of fathers -- Violent fathers -- Nonviolent fathers -- Initiation of court appearances -- Gender of children.