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Effects of Child Abuse on Adulthood
Effects of Child Abuse on Adulthood
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Effects of Child Abuse on Adulthood
Among the major, long-lasting effect of child abuse, is the tendency for the abused child to commit a crime in their adulthood. For this reason, child abuse is an important area for criminologists, especially in the prevention of crime. The correlation between upbringing and adult behavior can be explained from the angles of the environment, socialization, psychological factors and biological aspect, among others.
According to Harris (2011), child abuse triggers the starting a cycle of violence since the abused children are likely to engage in a crime in the future. In relation to the role of a victim of crime, children and young adults as victims play an important role in the crime that targets them because of their vulnerability. In relation to the ecology of crime too, the statistics have shown that most crimes targeting children occur at home. Further, the statistics show that these crimes occur more than once. The data reveals that the vulnerability of the children is high and that a criminal tends to commit a crime repeatedly, triggering a repeated cycle.
Crime has dire consequences that trigger long-lasting effects, leading to a cycle of criminal activities by a family lineage. For example, the biological-linked theories of crime posit that the urge to commit crime is inscribed in the genes and is passed genetically from a generation to another. In matters socialization, a child learns from the parents and peers. This can be seen from the data clearly since most of the children who were abused participated in alcohol and drug abuse, while those who were not abused had no cases of alcohol and drug abuse. In regard to the environment, a child who grows in a violent environment will tend to be violent (Harris, 2011). In the data provided, 60% of the abused children reported having committed a violent act. Psychologically, an abused child will tend to suffer from mental disturbance. In the absence of ineffective counseling, the child may result to criminal activities in order to displace the trauma disturbing them. An abused child, therefore, leads a disturbing life, and may even tend to have suicidal thoughts that are also criminal.
In sum, the data provided in the case study brings out clear indications in the support of the comprehension of criminology concepts. In essence, the data suggest that a child’s criminal activity in the future will depend on their child socialization, environment, psychological wellbeing and biological aspects. This data is very vital in the prevention of crime.
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Harris, R.J. (2011). The nurture assumption: Why children turn out the way they do. New York, NY: Free Press.
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In your experience what factors associated with death and dying determine how you andor your family and friends cope with dea
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In your experience what factors associated with death and dying determine how you and/or your family and friends cope with death? (2points)
The factors associated with death are usually age, occupation, health conditions, among others. Age is an important factor as most people believe that the older one gets, the more likely they are to die. After attaining around eighty years, many people are ‘prepared to die.’ Occupation is also a factor to consider. Those enlisted in the army often devote their lives to their country. Therefore, they are expected to die for it, regardless of age or other factors. Also, some jobs are high-risk jobs such as long-distance drivers or stuntmen. Health conditions are likewise another issue to be considered. People with cancer, diabetes, or other terminal illnesses are likely to die faster than those who are healthy.
In your informed opinion (base on text and other sources), what helps the healing process? (1.5points)
Accepting the loss and grieving and mourning is the first step in the healing process. People are encouraged to cry and let out the sorrow or pain to heal faster. It also involves talking to others and sharing experiences on how one feels. In case of trauma faced after losing a loved one, it is advisable to speak to a professional counselor or a therapist to help move on. Holding get-together parties involving family and friends of the deceased can help people interact and lift spirits. By developing a support system, one can have a group of close friends and relatives who will help you understand how to heal.
Do you have any advice (based on your own experience, the text and other sources) on how to help someone cope with the loss of a loved one or death in general? (1.5points)
My advice is that in coping with someone’s death. The grieving process is the most important. It is also vital for the mourner to know that the grieving process is unique to each person, dependent mainly on the relationship shared with that person and circumstances that led to the death. A mourner must talk about their sorrow, as ignoring it will only make things worse. A mourner should also expect to experience many different emotions, and this is normal for everyone. Also, dependent on one’s culture, it is advisable to embrace religious beliefs. The final step in healing is accepting the loss that has occurred.
Evaluate the controversy of the Right to Die with Dignity (based on your text and other sources). What are the pros of having laws that support this policy? (1.5points). What are the cons? (1.5 points)
The Right to Die with Dignity Bill allows a sane adult suffering from fatal illnesses to hasten their deaths. It applies to adults who are diagnosed with a terminal illness and are given a lifeline of six months or less by doctors. It is done without the influence of politicians, religious leaders, and family members. The primary advantage is that it is within the patients’ right to choose a decent death over the suffering faced before succumbing to the illness. It is also known to be a safe medical practice that is painless and respectable. The cons are that sociologists have long associated it with a spike in suicide cases. Psychologists have also said that people with terminal illnesses are often depressed, clouding their judgment on whether they wish to live or die.