Why do women, especially in America, put up with the outrage of physical, sexual, and verbal abuse? One main reason is absolute obedience to the messages of childhood, when they were first maltreated. They blame themselves for the abuse and therefore truly believe they deserve no better, a new author asserts. According to Dr. Heyward Ewart, the greater the abuse, the greater is the loyalty to the punisher. His new book, now in the publishing process, details how child abuse leads to a life of victimization. The "Stockholm Syndrome," observed at the end of World War II, is mysterious but very real. When the allied troops came to free the prisoners of war, when the fences were down and the captors in...
Massage Therapy For Mental Health
Technology has improved numerous elements of society; unfortunately, our physical and mental health is not one of them. Computer work in particular causes many of us to sit hunched over a desk all day long, contending with aching shoulder, neck, back, and leg muscles as a result. Instead of suffering in silence, people are opting for professional help. Enter massage therapy. Letting Loose You may be familiar with massage therapy in the context of relaxing and rejuvenation, with the goal of stress reduction and increased energy levels. But that's only part of the holistic picture. Massage therapy is also used in the medical context to treat painful ailments, decompress tired and overworked muscles...
It is quite fascinating today when I see some parents letting their child or children tell them (the parent) what they want to do or what they're going to do. Or even what they won't do. Do you let your child tell you want they're going to do? I'm from the old school. Back in the day if I told my parents what I was going to do or want I wanted to do in detail I would have been slapped right in the face and put in my place as a child. Yes, it is necessary for children today to have a say so in their activities today. But, by the same token you as a parent have to be the one shaping, molding and directing your child's life. Until your child begins helping take care of the home including but not...
In the Philippines, there are more than 36 million people under 19 years old who are living in utterly inhuman conditions. About a million and a half children are estimated to live on the streets. They survive by begging for food and through petty theft. In spite of laws against child labor, more than three and a half million children from 5 to 17 years old work under grueling conditions. The data regarding child abuse and neglect in the Philippines are considered to be below the actual figures since the current statistics only reflect reported cases of abuse. Recently, a survey by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reflected a sudden increase in the number of children that...
Katrina: Nature's Deadly Rage
...a commentary on the Human Experience... I spoke with one of my high school friends (who currently resides in Lafayette, Louisiana) I'll call her "Dee." She tells me that news reports are much less graphic then what is actually occurring in Katrina-ravaged land. Persons not directly involved in one, cannot even begin to imagine a category 5 hurricane's lethal destruction or effects. Dee tells me that "...an entire city...a major US city is beneath water...this is the big one," she paused, "there are sharks swimming in what used to be peoples' backyards. Homes are completely destroyed. We worry about West Nile, alligators and snakes. There is so much destruction." Living only two hours away on the...
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence (sometimes referred to as domestic abuse) occurs when a family member, partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate another. Domestic violence often refers to violence between spouses, but can also include cohabitants and non-married intimate partners. The term "intimate partner violence" (IPV) is often used synonymously. Other terms include wife or husband beating, battering, "relationship violence", "domestic abuse", and "spousal abuse". Family violence is a broader definition, often used to include child abuse, elder abuse, and other violent acts between family members. Recent attention to Domestic violence Popular emphasis has tended to be on women...
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation - Psychological...
Substance abuse rehabilitation, also known as drug rehabilitation, is the common term used for the medical, psychological and therapeutic treatment for drug dependency. Substance abuse rehabilitation can be used to combat and cure almost any type of dependency, chief among them being alcohol, controlled drugs, nicotine and other prescription drugs. Controlled substances, alcohol and drugs dependency can be visible in almost any person, however there are some strata of society in which drugs dependency is more evident. Perhaps the most common type of substance abuse is nicotine and alcohol. However, not many people dependent on alcohol or nicotine accept their dependency, and take a lot of time to...
Substance abuse in modern society is not simply defined by the abuse of illegal drugs. Substance abuse is characterized by a habitual pattern of abuse including that of drugs, alcohol and prescription pills. The epidemic is wide spread and crosses all the borders of age, sex, race and class. The use of drugs and alcohol in this way is usually for the purposes of altering state of mind; however, this is not necessarily the case with all substance abuse. There is a visible and definable drug culture in our society that portrays illegal drug use in recreational sense. Many drugs are used recreationally and may not lead to an addiction or abuse of the drug. However, they are all illegal because of...
It seems more and more parents are becoming concerned about the dangeous unknown we call the World Wide Web. There has been recent concern about posting normal, family related pictures. Is posting a family picture for others to see really putting your child at danger? Our organization works online with pedophiles every day. Real ones. Our abuse prevention programs are based on the information we gathered by infiltrating internet circles of them to learn how they act. Such first hand research gives us a unique perspective to answer this question that nobody else can. First you must ask yourself.....how likely is this? In reality, the fear that a pedophile is somehow going to see your child's...
If you grew up as a homely and because of it an unloved child, you will remember those painful experiences for the rest of your life. Homely children that are not loved, are traumatized by their parent's rejection, and realize that they are seen as ugly. Children learn about their appearance through their parents without a word being said,but some parents can love only a child that is attractive. All children should be equally loved whether they are good looking or not, because chidhood impresions run deep,and those happy or sad memories as a child will become the foundation of its life as an adult. People that have been homely all of their lives have a unique way of looking at the world. They are...
Who Helps The Victims
Thousands of people around the world are becoming victims to these cyber crimes like Phishing, Identity theft, and Nigerian scams but what happens after these people become victims. When my wife and I became victims of a Nigerian scam with Identity theft wrapped into it very few if any offered us any type of assistance. Victims of crimes like these are being re victimized by local law enforcement, banks, and mortgage companies. The re victimization is after these people first become victims of one of these cyber crimes. It isn't the cyber crime that destroys these victims but instead it is because of the ignorance of local law enforcement. When my wife and I were arrested for criminal intent, at BSO...
You are likely to get different divorce advice when you ask for it, depending on who you ask. You should be clear in your mind exactly what you want to know before asking for divorce advice. You will then know what questions to ask. Do NOT make the common mistake of not differentiating all the different divorce categories, as there are many different divorce categories to look for. Mind Is Fully Made Up If your mind is fully made up to get a divorce, however tough it may be, then the advice you seek should be relevant to getting a divorce as soon as possible. This will probably involve meeting with lawyers, so essential you have all the proper information to give them. He or she will then be better...
The Pain Of Toddler Constipation
If you are a parent there is a pretty good chance that you have dealt with toddler constipation at some point during your child's life. This aggravating condition can be painful for your child and frustrating for you as the parent. While adult constipation is defined as when an adult experiences three or less bowel movements during a week, a toddler is different. A toddler does not have a "normal" number of bowel movements. There are definite patterns to bowel movements and things such as activity level, fluid volume intake, fiber intake and ignoring the urge to defecate all impact the pattern. So if there are times that your child is experiencing constipation, there are a few things that you can do...
Clinical Implications of Child Abuse
Research suggests that undisclosed sexual abuse on children has important clinical implications. Children encounter shock that threatens their integrity and wellbeing due to the extremely aversive nature of the event. Critical psychological setbacks may build up in the victim as a consequence of this childhood trauma. The upshot of the molestation may be deferred till the child grows into an adult. Lasting physical and emotional effects that are frequently observed consist of melancholy, aggressiveness and self-destructive conduct, nervousness, a mind-set of seclusion and disgrace, reduced sense of self-worth, lack of trust in other people that impedes relationship formation, substance abuse, and...
Unseen Abuse Involved in Child Abuse
When most of us think of babies or small children, normally a big bright smile comes to our faces and wonderful visions of children having lots of fun times while they're playing, laughing, and giggling. Unfortunately in more cases than you would want to imagine, this however is not the case. Too often we hear on our television news channel, or read in our newspapers, day after day of yet another child that has been abused in one tragic way or another. If you are in Anaheim Hills, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, or anywhere in the orange county area, and child abuse has taken place, contacting a professional child abuse attorney with vast knowledge in this field as well as great compassion for the...
Student Drug Testing in America
The sustained campaign for a drug free America is taking a new turn these days. After the invasion of drug testing into the workplace, now it is time for testing to expand into schools. Student drug testing is expected to reduce the tendency of teenagers to start abusing drugs and aims at nipping the problem at the bud with an emphasis on prevention. First of all, student drug testing aims at preventing adolescents from being initiated into drug abuse. The possibility of being detected in a student drug testing campaign is expected to be deterrent strong enough to convince them to abstain from succumbing to peer pressure and using drugs. Student drug testing will also identify drug abusers in their...
Salvia Divinorum – Nature's Legal Hallucinogen A few weeks ago I saw a news item on TV about what was called a "legal hallucinogen" that was freely available to anyone, including your children. It can be grown in a garden, is a member of the mint/basil family and is sure to be featured on a neighborhood corner near you sooner or later. The facts about this hallucinogenic are presented here to keep you forewarned and up to date on the truth about a drug that will be offered to your children at some point in the future ... that could be tomorrow, next month, next year. Using Google, or any other search engine, you will find 20 or more pages of sites offering Salvia Divinorum information or...
To show or not to show? To share or not to share? After deliberating, it was a no brainer for me to show other women (and men), just SOME of what I have been through. Yes, a picture tells a thousand words. But why did it happen? What did "I" do to cause it? Was there any domestic violence prevention that could have been done? Why did he do this? Many women ask these same questions. Sometimes there are absolutely NO "logical" reasons why things happen. Sometimes there are logical reasons. But none of them make us physically, emotionally, or mentally feel any better after they happen. Was this the only time? Well, I would love to tell you it was. But that wouldn't be the truth. And the truth is why we...
Professional Parenting
Parenting can be a tough job and nobody is ever truly prepared for it so when some parents get completely overwhelmed it is no wonder that they turn to the professionals for parenting help. It can often be easier for an outsider to truly assess the situation and give some professional parenting advice that is suitable. When parents love their children, they can often find it hard to follow through with discipline, which is a major problem for a lot of people. Others find it hard to manage to spend quality time with their children although they love them, they may not know what exactly to do with them. Many parents enlist the help of professionals to gain new parenting skills and enable them to...
Laws on the Books Concerning Nursing Home Abuse...
1.6 million families in Tennessee and around the United States turn to nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones. The number is expected to rise to 5 million over the next thirty years, as the baby boomer population ages. While families chose nursing care with an expectation of professionalism, kindness and compassion, there is a dark side to nursing homes: neglect and abuse. Abuse violations include physical, emotional and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. According to a 2001 Congressional Report, one in three U.S. nursing homes have been cited for abuse. These types of violations are especially insidious since elderly and disabled residents are unable to protect themselves from an attack...
When George Bush announced the "Bush Doctrine" as a policy of preemptive attacks on terrorists and states that harbor them, citizens lined up both for and against his argument. When it comes to parenting and the dangers facing teens during adolescence, some parents have begun implementing their own version of the "Bush Doctrine" as critics try to make their voices heard as well. Sexual predators targeting children in Internet chat rooms, temptations to drive recklessly and at high speeds, and substance abuse all threaten the lives and well-being of teens. Most parents, whether they know it, or will admit it, have teens who have been at risk from these dangers. Where should parents draw the line in...
Baby Pillows - Should I Give My Child a Pillow?
As adults it is perfectly normal and expected that we use a pillow when we sleep. In fact, sleeping without a pillow can be quite painful and leave us waking up with a stiff neck or perhaps even stopping us getting to sleep in the first place. It is therefore no surprise that many parents wonder whether their child would also be more comfortable if given a baby pillow. The answer to the question though, is dependent on the age of your child, and also where they are sleeping....... If your child is younger than two years old, a pillow is definitely not recommended. A child under this age will normally not need a support for his or her head and more importantly there is always some risk of them...
Riverside Divorce Attorney
Riverside County has over 4,000 Riverside County attorneys or Riverside County lawyers registered with the State Bar of California. Some popular cities within Riverside County where Riverside County attorneys may be practicing law are Aguanga, Anza, Banning, Beaumont, Bermuda Dunes, Blythe, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cathedral City, Cherry Valley, Chiriaco Summit, Coachella, Corona, Desert Center, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Lake Elsinore, Mecca, Menifee, Mira Loma, Moreno Valley, Mountain Center, Murrieta, Norco, North Palm Springs, Nuevo, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Perris, Pine Cove, Quail Valley, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, Romoland, Rubidoux...
Heroin - The Real Life Effects
Despite being known as one of the most highly addictive drugs on the market, heroin is still a grim reality plaguing the United States. More than 600,000 people are said to require treatment to suppress their addiction for the drug. Over the years, numerous shifts in the use of heroin has seen more users turning from injecting heroin to snorting or smoking because they believe they will receive a higher concentration of the drug, as well as avoid addiction. Heroin causes a wide range of effects that can be seen throughout both immediate short-term reactions and long-term use. Below, you will learn of the negativity surrounding the use of this powerful and extremely dangerous drug: Short-Term Effects...
Dundee flourished between 1700 and 1900 primarily because of the jute industry. At one time it was said that there were more millionaires per head of population in Dundee then anywhere else in the world! At one point, jute employed more people in Dundee then all the other industries combined. Then due to competition from Asia the jute industry slowly died a death. Now there are only a few people employed in the jute industry in Dundee. Verdant Works is a restored working museum where jute is still produced today. You can see for yourself how jute was manufactured and learn more about the rise and decline of the jute industry. At its peak over 500 people were employed at Verdant Works. Conditions...
Child Abuse and Internet Education
With its unlimited opportunities for learning and entertainment, the Internet has become an essential tool for children. It allows them to talk with friends, explore the universe, and find help with homework in ways baby boomers could not have imagined. In cyberspace, children are just a mouse click away from viewing great art, listening to an array of fine music or joining astronauts in space. Unfortunately, they are also only a mouse click away from sexual predators. It's been estimated that at any given time, there are upwards of 50,000 predators on the Internet, trolling for victims. Just last month, Jerry Banks Sr., of Boise, was sentenced to life in prison for using a Web cam to record himself...
Popular Teenager Birthday Invitations Cards for...
Teen Birthday Party and Celebrations for Teenager Party Planning a teen birthday party is different to planning a party for a younger child. For a start it is not always easy to get your teen to talk about any interests they may have and so using a theme is not as clear-cut as it was in the past. Another thing you should bear in mind when planning a teen birthday party is whether they are young teens or older teens. Some teenage birthday party themes that work well are based around popular TV programs or a book or movie character. One theme that some mothers have used and which proved to be a popular theme for a teenager birthday party is a detective theme. This theme works well when it works with...
Although it's not a subject that every lady wants to talk about, female impotence is one of the most widely extended (and frustrating) sexual disorders throughout the world. Female impotence is the difficulty to be sexually aroused by a partner and thus enjoy a normal pleasant experience. When not treated adequately, female impotence may lead to frigidity. It's important to keep in mind that not every case of diminished sexual desire reflects a condition of female impotence; things like routine and stress can decrease a woman's mood for sex and usually it reappears by varying the sexual habits,like for instance using certain libido and pleasure enhancement products. If the desire does not increase...
Nursing Home Abuse Incidents Happening Nationwide
Families turn to nursing homes to provide care and attention for their aging loved ones. But all too often a family's reasonable expectation for medical professionalism and human kindness is met instead by the heart-breaking reality of nursing home abuse. According to a 2001 Congressional report, one-third of the United States' 1,600 nursing homes were cited for an abuse violation. From Maine to California and from Colorado to Texas, the number of nursing home abuse violations is growing every year. In the two-year period between January 1999 and January 2001, more than 9,000 nursing home abuse reports were filed. Of these reports, over 2,500 described an incident severe enough to place a residents...
Find The Best Cosmetic Dentists in NY
Strong, healthy teeth and big, white smiles are highly sought after, but sadly they're not something nature tends to deliver. To achieve a perfect smile, many have to turn to dentistry for help. But with the large number of professionals available in metropolitan areas, how does someone go about finding the best cosmetic dentist New York can offer? Of course, dental patients can always pick up a telephone book and play pick a dentist, any dentist, but is this really the best way to find a specialist to create a perfect smile? Absolutely not! Finding the best cosmetic dentists in New York requires a little research, which should be more than worth it for the end result. Considering the fact the...
If you want to enjoy a fantastic, wonderful and productive life here's what you need to do. Get a piece of canvas (some paper) and your paintbrush (your pen). Then get ready to paint pictures of your dreams on your canvas of life. Here's how you start. Find a place where you can get relaxed and comfortable. Close your eyes. Begin painting pictures in your mind. Visualize all the dreams you want to come true in your life. What you want to be. Where you want to go. What you want to do. Visualize them in detail. Then paint the pictures as clear, colorful and as magnificent as you can. Be sure to remember those pictures that are most important to you. You will want to save them in your picture album...
The Problem of Domestic Violence
The history of domestic violence is not the brightest and purest page in the history of mankind. The more person immerses into this case, the more horrible picture he finds. During centuries children have been killed, beaten, sexually abused, rejected and terrorized by adults and enormous number of people (mostly women) have become the victims of domestic violence. This work is dedicated to the problem of domestic violence and with the help of article "Domestic Violence" by Pamela Prah I'll try to analyze the cases of child abuse and domestic violence and find the methods to prevent them. In her article Pamela has shown that in recent year cases of child abuse have risen greatly, especially among...
10-year Old Girl Gives Birth
It was recently reported by a reporter of the Associated Press, January 31, 2008, that a 10-year old girl gave birth in Cincinnati. As a mother this news turned my stomach and got me so mad, I just had to write a note to all you adults out there. The prosecutors in Cincinnati suspected the boyfriend of the young girl's mother to be the baby's father; a 40-year old who is now in jail on another charge. My goodness this mother did pick a good one eh! The question today is: What is happening in our homes? Do we know were our children are and what they are doing or who they are with? Do we know the people we are bringing into our homes? Are we allowing too much privacy without parental control and...
The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children
Take Charge of Your Life Copyright © 2005 Stephanie Marston, MFT Not long ago a friend of mine had a baby. As I stared into thewindow at the rows of infants lying in their bassinettes, I wasstruck with how similar they looked. Yes, some had dark hair,some curly hair, and some had no hair at all. Some were largeror weighed a bit more than others, but mostly they were allpretty much the same. What would they be like, I asked myself, ifthey came back as adults for a reunion? What would we find? Both research and commonsense tells us that we'd find that somepeople took life by its tail and made the most of it. Some wouldbe successes in business or art. Others would be exceptionalparents, teachers...
Child Custody
What is child custody? Child custody and guardianship refers to the practical and legal relationship between a parent and his child, which includes caring and making decisions for the child. The concept of the terms 'custody' 'access' or 'visitation' have now been replaced by 'residence' and 'contact'. Instead of the courts stating that a parent has 'custody' of a child, the child is now being said to 'reside' with that parent. Child custody is an issue that typically rises from incidents such as divorces, annulments and legal actions that involve children. Common statutory provisions state that the child born within a marriage will get the joint guardianship of the parents and the right of...
Children have always been considered the leaders of tomorrow because the children that are growing up now are going to be the next politicians and leaders of this country for us. Abusing a child can be one of the worst things you can do to a child. Child abuse cases can become complicated quickly if you don't know all the details of what defines child abuse. If you are involved in a child abuse case, you need an Appleton criminal lawyer that is well experienced to handle your case. Child abuse is labeled as any physical, psychological, or sexual mistreatment of a child of any kind. Although this may seem like a broad definition, there are many cases that have helped to define the boundaries of what...
Why is it that children seem to inherit the skills of the famous Harry Houdini? A few seconds away from your gaze and you realize that they have performed their disappearing act. No wonder some parents resort to putting their children on leashes when they go out. They are not exactly the ones we normally use on our pets. Try tying the leash on your kid's neck and you'll have the social welfare banging on your door. There are actually those that are attached to a child's wrist to ensure that he doesn't get too far away from mommy. Still, there are parents who think that leashes, regardless where it is attached, sound barbaric. These aren't really designed to trample on human rights, but are just...
Clergy Abuse Scars Victims
Sexual abuse of a child is the gravest betrayal of trust. It prematurely terminates a portion of childhood and its innocents. It scars its victims. It radically changes the child's personal relationships. It destroys trust. It devastates self image and self esteem. It predisposes its victims to failed relationships, substance abuse, anti-social behavior and shame. Sexual abuse changes every part of victim's life and the lives around them. When the sexual abuse is at the hands of a member of the clergy -- those who we bestow a high degree of trust and who stand as intermediators between mortals and the higher power -- a victim's sense of betrayal is usually devastating. And when the clergy member's...
Fighting Against Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a growing menace in the society. Anyone can be a victim of it, disregarding age, gender and ethnicity. Substance abuse can be broadly defined as the situation in which the use of a substance causes a detrimental effect on the physical and mental condition of an individual. Further, substance abuse can also have devastating effect on the financial, social and even legal standing in the society of a person. The 'substance' in substance abuse can be almost anything. It can be either legal or illegal. Even the non prescribed use of prescriptive medicines has and can be termed as substance abuse. In cases of substance abuse, injections, inhaling and oral usage of the substance is...
Abuse is the widespread term used for the behavior of the person, idea and the thing that causes various kind of misuse or harm. The Abuse is completely unlawful and wrongful a in the society that we are to live in. The expression abuse has the some of the common form of synonyms as the mal treatment and the mistreatment. The Abuse could be somewhat so simple and as harmful as a piece of equipment all through using it in the incorrect way and also as serious as harsh maltreatment of the person. The Abuse can be of overt and as direct, or might be disguised and covert. There are numerous types of abuse that include: The Sexual abuse, emotional abuse, Physical abuse, psychological abuse, the common...
Finding Alcohol Abuse Information
The popularity of alcohol in society has led to many problems with its over consumption and abuse. People of all ages drink alcoholic drinks for a variety of reasons including enjoyment, peer pressure, curiosity and to get drunk and escape from the reality of their life. When people begin to consume too much alcohol it is important for the person and their friends and family to recognize this problem. Finding alcohol abuse information can help people understand and identify when drinking alcohol has become or is becoming a serious issue for an individual. Having the information readily available can lead to early and quick intervention. Resources For Alcohol Abuse Information A lot of...
Stopping Elder Abuse Before it Starts
Stopping elder abuse and nursing home neglect is important, but a lot of people either do not know how they can help or they are too reluctant to get involved in doing anything. This can come from not having much time, or it can come from the idea that it is not their business. If an elderly person is being abused or mistreated, however, it is everyone's business. These people deserve the same fair treatment that anyone else receives, and they should not have to fear being victims of nursing home neglect or elder abuse. Much of this can be stopped before it starts by thoroughly researching a nursing home and ensuring that the facility has not been in trouble for any kind of abuse in the past or had...
Drug Abuse Treatment
The roots of drug abuse are often found in a disturbed childhood and puberty; if not; then what starts off often as an ostentation of respective macho-ness grows into a compulsive habit within no time. Perhaps it is the only field where the teenagers and the young adults never fall short of ambition. For the aged, it is a different story altogether; while some begin because of unmatched wealth accumulated all in a sudden; others start off to seek an easy refuge from psychological, sociological and finance-related problems. However, all roads lead to Rome and all these so-called Romans must be brought under drug abuse treatment. Prior to commencing further upon the details regarding drug abuse...
How to Report or Handle Potential Child Abuse
It may be shocking, but it is a fact that there are children that are traumatized by physical, sexual, and emotional abusers or by caregivers who ignore them. Actually, this happens each year and there are about thousands of children were abused. With this, the scar is truly deep and lasting that not only the kids are continually affected by the society as well. As an owner and manager of a daycare center, you need to learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse in order to know what to do and to get help. There are four types of child abuse and these are physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. Typically, the first two categories are getting much attention since it involves...
Around 11,000 babies are born daily in the United States. Each and every one of them is at risk of child abuse. Lest you think that your child will not be one of them, remember that child abuse also happens outside the protective shelter of your home. It can happen in schools, in malls, in day care centers, in offices, and even in a venue as sacred as a church itself. Child Abuse Defined To make any allegations of child abuse stick, the age of the abused must be firmly established to be less than 18 years. Usually, the age is usually determined at the time of the commission of the crime, even if the abused is of age at the time of trial. If your hidden spy cams have dates features, then you can...
NC Child Custody Laws
The heart of NC law is to provide and protect a child by doing what's in the best interests of the child. When required NC will rule child custody to the parent or guardian who is deemed by the court to exhibit what is in the best interests of the child. What North Carolina custody would much rather see is the parents determine child custody and all the details involved. At the time of research NC law does not require the parent's to present an agreement to the court, as the court will abide by the parent's decision. That brings up a good point, if you and the child's other parent reach an agreement put it in writing, every detail, leave nothing to the imagination. The reason to put the agreement in...
Georgia Legal Services
In Georgia we have a network of legal services offices to provide free legal help in civil (not criminal) cases to low-income people. Most legal services offices set an income limit to qualify for their services, and some programs also consider all your assets, regardless of how much money you're making. Services are generally provided by staff attorneys and sometimes paralegals with experience in certain areas, such as divorce, landlord-tenant problems, subsidized housing, public assistance, Social Security and unemployment. Additionally, these legal services lawyers may also be able to point you toward non-legal help such as temporary housing, domestic violence shelters and food banks. Atlanta...
Richard Gardner first coined the term "Parental Alienation Syndrome" in 1985, but the basic concept had been recognized and given other names by many psychologists and professionals who work with divorcing families. PAS is an all too common problem when couples are unhappy, in the process of divorcing, during a remarriage and during other times of family upheaval. PAS occurs when one parent consistently insults, belittles and denigrates the other parent in front of the couple's children. It can also mean one parent treating an ex-spouse's new partner or spouse in the same way. The parent who is doing the rumor-spreading and insulting is known as the alienating parent. The parent who is receiving...
California Father Is Left Off The Hook From...
Determining a parent's obligation to support a child in California is pretty cut and dry in most cases. However, as the parties in a recent published case learned, determining a parent's obligation to pay child support for an adult child will usually depend on the particular facts of the case. In Marriage of Edwards, a family court determined that a father's obligation to pay support to his ex-wife continued, even though the child was an adult and was attending a state university. The parties had previously stipulated that the father would continue to pay child support after the child became an adult and agreed to split the child's college tuition. Under California law, the father's obligation to...
Foster Children Do Better At Home
If you love a child in need of care, you should take note of a new study on the long term results of foster care. Many foster families provide excellent care. Nonetheless, a new study concludes that children on the margins of needing intervention tend to have better outcomes when they remain at home, especially for older children. Children who are removed from their homes face higher delinquency rates, teen birth rates and lower earnings. These results add credence to recent efforts to keep children in their own families. Even when their families are marginal, their children fare better in their own home instead of in foster homes. Over 2 million children are investigated for abuse and neglect in...
Family Abuse
Child abuse is evident in society on a variety of levels ranging from verbal to physical, neglect to maltreatment, and emotional to sexual abuse. The help that is available for abused children is growing as the population realises the extent of the abuse throughout society. But what of the help that is available for the abusers? To understand the help needed for the abusers there is a need to understand why they commit such an offence in the first place. To do this we need to study the characteristics of the abuser and possible explanations behind their behaviour. Theories and studies on the subject have been grouped into three main categories which characterise the...