The Truth About Abuse (Truth About)

225 Pages·2005·1.06 MB·English

by  William Kane

THE TRUTH ABOUT
ABUSE

THE TRUTH ABOUT
ABUSE
MARK J. KITTLESON, PH.D.
Southern Illinois University
General Editor
WILLIAM KANE, PH.D.
University of New Mexico
Adviser
RICHELLE RENNEGARBE, PH.D.
McKendree College
Adviser
John Haley
Principal Author
Wendy Stein
Principal Author
The Truth About Abuse
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Haley, John, 1959–
The truth about abuse / Mark J. Kittleson, general editor; William Kane, adviser;
Richelle Rennegarbe, adviser; John Haley, principal author, Wendy Stein, principal
author.
p. cm.
Includes index
ISBN 0-8160-5297-2 (hc: alk. paper)
1. Family violence. 2. Child abuse. 3. Older people—Abuse of. 4. Women—Abuse of. 5.
Dating violence. 6. Psychological abuse. 7. Sex crimes. I. Kittleson, Mark J., 1952– II.
Kane, William, 1947– III. Rennegarbe, Richelle. IV. Title.
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CONTENTS
List of Illustrations vii
Preface ix
How to Use This Book xi
Abusive Behavior 1
A to Z Entries 11
Abuse in Society 13
Abuse, Theories of 20
Abuse, Witnesses of 28
Abusers, Common Traits of 32
Alcohol, Drugs, and Abuse 40
Bullying 46
Child Abuse 54
Child Sexual Abuse 62
Dating Abuse 71
Domestic Partner Abuse 79
Elder Abuse 89
Hazing 95
Homicide 105
Legal Intervention 109
Media and Abuse 119
Men and Abuse 126
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Abuse 131
Psychological Abuse 137
Rehabilitation and Treatment 144
Self-mutilation 154
Sexual Abuse 161
Sexual Assault 168
Stalking 174
Women and Abuse 182
Workplace Abuse 187
Hotlines and Help Sites 197
Glossary 201
Index 205
LIST OF
ILLUSTRATIONS
AND TABLES
Rate of Intimate Partner Violence by
Annual Household Income, 1993–1998 27
Rate of Intimate Partner Violence by Age,
1993–1998 37
School Bullying Among Teens 48
Victims of Child Abuse by Parental Status
of Perpetrator 58
Murder of Intimate Partners, 1976–2000 84
States That Have Outlawed the Death Penalty 107
Increased Reporting of Elder Abuse 116
Percentage of Newspaper Articles on Children’s
Issues with Expert Background Information 122
Percentage of Sexual Offenders Who Were Abused
as Children 169
Relationship of Stalkers to Their Victims 175
Sexual Harassment Charges Settled by EEOC,
1997–2003 190
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PREFACE
In developing The Truth About series, we have taken time to review
some of the most pressing problems facing our youths today. Issues
such as alcohol and drug abuse, depression, family problems, sexual
activity, and eating disorders are at the top of a list of growing con-
cerns. It is the intent of these books to provide vital facts while also dis-
pelling myths about these terribly important and all-too-common
situations. These are authoritative resources that kids can turn to in
order to get an accurate answer to a specific question or to research the
history of a problem, giving them access to the most current related
data available. It is also a reference for parents, teachers, counselors,
and others who work with youths and require detailed information.
Let’s take a brief look at the issues associated with each of those
topics. Alcohol and drug use and abuse continue to be a national con-
cern. Today’s young people often use drugs to avoid life’s extraordi-
nary pressures. In doing so they are losing their ability to learn how
to cope effectively. Without the internal resources to cope with pres-
sure, adolescents turn increasingly back to addictive behaviors. As a
result, the problems and solutions are interrelated. Also, the speed
with which the family structure is changing often leaves kids with no
outlet for stress and no access to support mechanisms.
In addition, a world of youths faces the toughest years of their
lives, dealing with the strong physiological urges that accompany
sexual desire. Only when young people are presented the facts hon-
estly, without indoctrination, are they likely to connect risk taking
with certain behaviors. This reference set relies on knowledge as the
most important tool in research and education.
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