PSY 3123 Study Guide - Child Protection, Symbolic Interactionism, Homicide
5 Jul 2014
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Family violence occurs in many forms; domestic violence, child abuse, and. 50% were spousal violence or other types of family members such as children, parents, siblings or extended family members. Few studies are available regarding gay and lesbian relationships and family violence. Levels appear to be similar to heterosexual couples. There may also be barriers to accessing services because of stereotypes or homophobia. Spousal violence or abuse in canada: of all women in canada have experienced at least on incident of physical or sexual violence sine the age of 16. 67% of all canadians say they personally know at least one woman who has been sexually or physically assaulted. Inflicting or attempting to inflict physical injury ex. Grabbing, pinching, shoving, slapping, hitting, biting, arm-twisting, kicking etc: withholding access to resources necessary to maintain health ex. Medication, medical care, wheelchair, food or fluids, sleep, etc. Sexual: coercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact without consent ex.
