Essays on Assault

I know several people who have been victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) and I know people who have been the abusers. Most of those people have been close to my age, or they started being abused when they were close to my age. I, myself have been an unintended victim of intimate partner violence. Intimate partner violence, also known as dating violence or domestic violence, is a major problem among young people that is often overlooked in favor of…...

Sexual assault is a very serious issue that has no boundaries and occurs in all different parts of the world, parts where you should feel safe and with people whom you should feel safe with. College is no exception to sexual assault and is, unfortunately, very prevalent on campuses all over the U.S. The victims of any sort of sexual misconduct suffer for the rest of their life and are left with damaging mental health effects, diseases, and even decline…...

“97% of rapists will never spend a day in jail,” (Hauslohner paragraph 37). While this number is high, far too many people are not shocked after hearing this statistic. Many people believe that rape is not properly investigated or punished; however, many college campuses have policies and procedures in place in order to punish rapists and get justice for victims. It tends to not be a problem just on college campuses, but a nationwide crisis. In Mark Edmundson’s piece “Who…...

The best four years of your life are known to be the ones spent in college, which is supposed to be an incomparable and unequivocally life altering experience. Students leave high school with the hope of making memories that’ll last a lifetime as well as finding a route towards a successful future. Knowing what students are in search for, what many college tours neglect to say is that 23.1% of females and 5.4% of males are rendered victims of sexual…...

Though the college experience is oftentimes one of personal growth, increasing social life, and educational opportunity, campuses are faced with the rising issue of sexual assault and how to handle allegations every single day. It is reported that up to 11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault, and only handful of those victims are reporting it (Rainn). Reasons as to why the report levels aren’t higher has to do with campus policies and their reputation on how they…...

How would you feel if your daughter that’s in college was sexually assaulted and couldn’t receive justice? Men and women all over the country are sexually assaulted everyday, it doesn’t have to just be women who are the victims of sexual assault with men as the rapist. Statistically 20-25% of women in college will experience sexual assault. In the terms of sexual assault, this is talking about rape and inappropriate touching even after the girl has already said no. Sexual…...

Sexual assault on college campuses a problem that has been in the news more and more over the years, and less and less sexual assaults go unreported. (Sharp 75). In the Sexual Victimization of College Women, Cullen states “more than ninety percent of sexual assault victims on college campuses do not report the assault” (Cullen 23). The amount of sexual assaults on college campuses is on the rise, due to sexual assault and the rape culture being normalized (Schwarz 45).…...

Sexual assault on college campuses is a nationwide issue. According to Sexual Violence Surveillance: Uniform Definitions and Recommended Data Elements, “Sexual violence occurs when a perpetrator commits sexual acts without a victim’s consent, or when a victim is unable to consent (e.g., due to age, illness) or refuse (e.g., due to physical violence or threats)” (Basile et. al. 1). It is a crime that victimizes an alarming number of college students. According to the authors of the article, “Sexual Harassment…...

The sentencing reform act is a bill that will take modest steps to alter the federal criminal justice system and will ease very punitive prison sentences at the federal level, this bill will only affect the federal system. The sentencing reform bill was passed on December 18, 2018. Donald Trump signed the sentencing reform bill. The bill is significant because the bill benefits most federal prisoners. According to vox.com, The bill will make retroactive the reforms enacted by the Fair…...

Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person’s consent. The act maybe carried out by force, under threat, or with a person who is incapable with valid consent. The definition of rape varies both in different parts of the world and at different times in history. According to the American Medical Association, sexual violence, and rape in particular, is considered the most under-reported…...

A discussion of how "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte was considered an assault on Victorian morality.In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte portrays one woman's desperate struggle to attain her identity in the mist of temptation, isolation, and impossible odds. Although she processes a strong soul she must fight not only the forces of passion and reason within herself ,but other's wills constantly imposed on her. In its first publication, it outraged many for its realistic portrayal of life during that time.…...

Add a new post this week that includes a link to a source that you have found to be persuasive on the topic of your essay. (It could be one of your viewpoint sources from a few weeks ago). Write a summary of the source and then reflect on why it is persuasive and what questions it raises. Your response should be roughly 350 words (or 1 full page) I found an article "#MeToo: A Study on Sexual Assault as…...

A Murder and Possible Rape Case: Victim, young woman found in a foreclosed building. The victim was found lying on the floor, facing the ceiling, in between the couch and the dusty fireplace. There were no signs of serious injury; she had some bruising on her face and forearms, reddish colouration around her eyes (suspected to be petechiae) and some skin under her fingernails. Her top was cut neatly across the middle, which shows no sign of a struggle; the…...

The Victim of Sexual Assault Well this goes back to 2015 just after the earthquake hit Nepal. The experience with earthquake was tragic enough for us back then until I lost someone who was very important for me. I had a best friend who I grew up together with. She was the sweetest person I've came across in my entire life. The most amazing daughter, sister and an amazing friend. It was July of the year 2015 just 3 months…...

Terrorism and the security dangers it postures to singular states and the worldwide network as of now rule the open talk. Researchers, policymakers, and standard nationals have turned out to be dynamic members in a perpetual investigation into nature, main drivers, impacts, patterns, examples, and cures of fear-based oppression. Albeit genuine scholastic research on psychological oppression returns to mid 1980s (Crenshaw, 2014), the 9/11 fear based oppressor assault in the United States filled in as an impetus that increased research…...

What is law reform?Law reform is adaptations made to legislation and laws to reflect contemporary society. As society moves ahead, the law lags behind. It is essential that law reform encourages improvements within society in order to achieve justice for the accused, victims, and the society. The effect of these changes can be seen through the creation of the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Assault and Intoxication) Act 2014 (NSW) to mandatory sentencing reflecting its important role in the achievement…...

Sexual Assault: Co-ed and Male Prevention Programs for Sexual Assault VictimsGraciela D CabreraCalifornia State University, Los AngelesIt is only a myth in our society that men are rarely”if at all, sexually assaulted. The question then becomes, why do men report less sexual abuse than women? What is holding them back”what ideas in our society prevent male survivors from speaking out about their experience in regard to sexual abuse? The main factor is the stereotype that claims sexual assault among men…...

This essay presents Juno Beach D-day, where the Canadian defense force was designated on June 6, 1944 during the World War II, with its days of Invasion. This paper also discusses the aspects of leadership of the generals and people behind the assault, the organization with the preparation of the invasion up to the result, and its rapid movement in penetrating the seawall and moving inland. Juno beach was one of the most greatly equipped German locations that were designated…...

After reading Jimmy Carter's essay on assault weapons, I have come to an agreement with his position that the government should reinstate a ban on assault weapons. Americans do not need to be in possession of semiautomatic assault weapons like AK-47, AR-15,and Uzis. There is rarely a necessity for the average American to even use or own them. Part of the reason why we don’t need assault weapons is largely due to our proficient law enforcement. In the U.S, people…...

The purpose of this report is to sum up the court case of Rixon Vs Star City PTY LTD (2001 september). Mr Brian Rixon is the Appellant and Star City Pty Ltd (formerly Sydney Harbour Casino Pty Ltd) is the Respondent. Mr Rixon is suing Star City for battery, assult and unlawful arrest. What crime has beem commited? Include a defention of this crime. In this particulular case of Brian Rixon vs Star City PTY LTD, battery, assult and unlawful…...

Violence on college campuses is gradually acquiring broad social significance. For many years, college campuses were believed to possess sufficient level of student safety and security. Violence and campus life seemed the two incompatible categories. However, as news are overfilled with the examples of violence in colleges that range from mass shootings to incidents of rape and assault, parents and education professionals are becoming more concerned about the atmosphere, in which students are bound to spend several years of their…...

Crime in the United States is an interesting phenomenon. It has actually changed throughout time and history. It progressed and advanced. There are visible waves in criminal offense rates in the American history; this is typically triggered by changes in the economy, political circumstance in addition to joblessness rate. Crime rates can also depend upon the demographics of the location being studied. These are the numerous variables which can modify the result of criminal offense rate measurement. The criminal activity…...

Recently, an episode of Dr. Phil aired which resolved the problem of sexual molestation. It was different from other programs about molestation, because they usually resolve the sexual abuse being perpetrated by a complete stranger, parent, or extended relative. In this case the wrongdoer was the oldest of 5 kids, Mikai, 19. Brad and Kenda are married and have 5 children; four kids, Mikai being the earliest, and one girl, the youngest. Both parents work and look after the children.…...

The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) is an annual FBI publication that summarizes the incident and crime rate of reported crimes throughout the United States. The UCR Program was designed to permit comparison over time through construction of a Crime Index. The Crime Index is an inclusive measure of the violent and property crime categories of the UCR. The Uniform Crime Reports also include information on what the FBI calls Part 1 Offenses. These offenses are also called major crimes. Part…...

In this essay, I will start of by discussing what is the meaning of trespass to persons and three type of trespass, which are assault, battery and false imprisonment. These three types of trespass to person must have a few of elements in order to establish. Therefore I will explain the elements and emphasis on intention of each trespass to person. Besides, I will give cases and examples for easy understanding. After that, I will discuss whether intention still important…...

Posture: Stark appealed upon conclusion of a criminal jury and bench trial to Washington Appellate court from in which he was found guilty of three counts of second-degree assault as a result of exposing three female partners to HIV virus on over 6 occasions where he used a condom some of the time and after vaginal intercourse ejaculated outside the vagina on one of his victims. Upon conclusion of jury trial Stark was overly sentenced for one count of second-degree…...

Domestic violence is a repetitive assault and intimidating behavior that one uses against a spouse, a child, or intimate partner. Domestic violence can affect everyone and anyone can be the abuser as well as anyone can be a victim. It does not matter what race you are, what your profession may be or if you are educated or uneducated. Domestic violence is usually committed in the household by a husband against his wife or other family members and they may…...

Prison violence is something that has been an ongoing problem and can be seen in many different forms. It happens in men, woman and juvenile facilities. The level of violence and severity can differ but it is all categorized as prison violence and has become an increasingly major issue on the U.S. It is safe to say people tend to believe males are more prone to violence making violence in male prisons have higher rates than female prisons. Some research…...

Today’s society is a clear example of what is called a “rape culture”, the way we are taught to think and act by our parents and everyone we know has made it this way. There are lots of examples out there, we don’t even need to look hard for them, we just need to open our eyes and see them. By taking a feminist approach this text will prove that today’s society is in fact a “rape culture”. According to…...

Rape is considered a type of sexual assault, which is initiated by one or more people against another person without that persons consent. The act may have been forced, under threat, or with a person who is incapable to give a valid consent(1). The definition of rape has changed throughout history and is different in different parts of the world. According to the American Medical Association, sexual violence, and rape in particular, is considered the most under-reported violent crime(2). There…...