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…"It is easier to mold a child then reform an adult." Adolescents are teenagers growing into adults, therefore teenage years and decisions can be part of their adult lives. Many things affect a person's life and well-being - some good and some not so…

…violence is by definition, assault and it is a crime. Ninety-five percent of serious assaults by a spouse or intimate partner are men battering women. Abuse is the leading cause of injury to women and homicide a major cause of traumatic death to women…

…of the most disturbing facts is that unborn children can have their whole life affected by the abuse of alcohol. Any alcohol intake during a pregnancy will have nothing but negative effects on the unborn child (Gitlow 202). Infants exposed to alcohol, while…

…." (MacLaggan, 2002). Besides arguments for the public's right to know, supporters strongly believe that revealing the truth will help prevent and deter similar situations from occurring. For example, child abuse is a major concern in today's society. According…

…of abuse. For there initial home life to the bounce from foster care home to home. The real issue in the book that child abuse is everywhere in every degree. Some are hidden ways such as verbal and some are so extreme that a child has no where to turn…

…Drug abuse is one of the most discouraged behaviors in our country. Use of illegal drugs is harmful to the user and all those with whom the user comes in contact. There are over 40 million illegal drug users in the world today and America is the biggest…

…as grounds to file a Care and Protection Application, which would allow the removal of the child from his family. Such reasons are: ·Abandonment. (Children left with relatives while their parent were away seeking work, were considered to be abandoned…

…the right decision. Pregnancy might be a result of rape or sexual abuse. How can someone argue that these girls should not be given a second chance. How can someone argue that by making one mistake or by being raped that they have no choice but to have that baby…

…Fetal Alcohol Syndrome A pregnant woman's lifestyle ultimately affects the development of her baby. Excessive exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can inflict serious, permanent physical and mental damage on her child. When a pregnant woman…

…abusers or poverty stricken. Children must come from a home that is nurturing and loving in order to have a stable and functional behavior. Studies have further shown that the majority of juvenile delinquents get into trouble around the age of 13, I believe…