The goal of the study was to conduct a survey on the extent and nature of poly-victimization of adolescents in Heideveld. This researcher used a quantitative approach, administering an altered form of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire to achieve the goal. This questionnaire had 34 screener items exploring victimization events across a broad range of possible victimization types. Convenience sampling of grade 8-10 learners was used from a school in Heideveld. Ninety-one respondents completed the questionnaire, the age range spread from 13 – 18 years of age. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. Responses of respondents to victimization (directed either at themselves or a peer) were explored through open-ended questions. Content analysis was performed to describe the data collected. The results showed that the extent of poly-victimization of adolescents in Heideveld is high. The findings were explored and finally conclusions and recommendations were discussed. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

The goal of the study was to conduct a survey on the extent and nature of poly-victimization of adolescents in Heideveld. This researcher used a quantitative approach, administering an altered form of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire to achieve the goal. This questionnaire had 34 screener items exploring victimization events across a broad range of possible victimization types. Convenience sampling of grade 8-10 learners was used from a school in Heideveld. Ninety-one respondents completed the questionnaire, the age range spread from 13 – 18 years of age. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. Responses of respondents to victimization (directed either at themselves or a peer) were explored through open-ended questions. Content analysis was performed to describe the data collected. The results showed that the extent of poly-victimization of adolescents in Heideveld is high. The findings were explored and finally conclusions and recommendations were discussed. / Social Work / M. Diac. (Play Therapy)

Submitted by Maria Creuza Silva (mariakreuza@yahoo.com.br) on 2015-08-04T18:24:33Z No. of bitstreams: 1 TESE Leticia Azevedo. 2015.pdf: 1407474 bytes, checksum: 007588f254324a55b93e9fc4c9df645a (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Creuza Silva (mariakreuza@yahoo.com.br) on 2015-08-04T18:24:48Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 TESE Leticia Azevedo. 2015.pdf: 1407474 bytes, checksum: 007588f254324a55b93e9fc4c9df645a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2015-08-04T18:24:48Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 TESE Leticia Azevedo. 2015.pdf: 1407474 bytes, checksum: 007588f254324a55b93e9fc4c9df645a (MD5) / O presente trabalho busca conhecer a experiência de vitimização e repercussões do sequestro relâmpago, procurando uma compreensão sobre as interações que permeiam o evento vitimógenoe suas características como delito. Para cumprir o desafio, estudamos o fenômeno a partir de quatro objetivos específicos: caracterizar os eventos de sequestro relâmpago; analisar as vitimizações secundárias; compreender a influência do sequestro relâmpagono curso de vida e saúde das vítimas; e conhecer as repercussões nos familiares das vítimas.O estudo possui um desenho metodológico qualitativo, com entrevistas individuais, guiadas por roteirossemi-estruturados. Participaram da pesquisa 35 vítimas, quatro familiares e quatro ofensores cujas entrevistas geraram dados posteriormente triangulados com reportagens de jornais e observações de campo realizadas na delegacia e na penitenciária. O sequestro relâmpago manifesta-se, ainda na década de 1990, como uma modalidade de violência criminal cujas vítimas são submetidas a um enquadramento coercitivo e mantidas reféns dentro do veículo. Firma-se como um delito moldado pela realidade das cidades cada vez mais ajustadas à sociedade do consumo, e seus objetivos são em grande parte instrumentais, voltados à aquisição material e financeira. Os episódios são geridos majoritariamente por ameaças à integridade física, mas podem ser compostos por violências mais expressivas, particularmente as sexuais, denotando mais um mecanismo de reprodução da violência de gênero. Ofensores e vítimas desenvolvem um contrato coercitivo-cooperativo que rege suas expectativas e atitudes, propondo uma transação na qual há conversão dos bens obtidos em garantia de integridade física das vítimas. A maioria das vítimas coopera, aderindo ao contrato e negociando seus termos. Elas “trabalham a mente” dos ofensores e tentam criar empatia. O não cumprimento do contrato pelos ofensores ou a ausência de um que assegure minimamente a intenção instrumental do delito pode implicar em tentativa de reação e fuga por parte da vítima. Após a vitimização, o ex-refém geralmente percorre um itinerário de reparação e cuidados que começa pela delegacia de polícia e pode ou não prosseguir por outros órgãos públicos ou empresas – judiciário, seguradora do veículo, estabelecimento onde ocorreu a captura, etc. Raramente se recorre a serviços de saúde pois não há o “dano ao corpo”. Nestes espaços, é recorrente a exposição a vitimizações secundárias. As vítimas engajam-se em mecanismos de enfrentamento como resposta à vitimização. Elas engendram defesas e criam seus próprios “manuais de segurança” para protegerem a si e aqueles com quem compartilham laços afetivos. Familiares e amigos são fundamentais na co-construção de novos sentidos e ressignificação da experiência. As crenças religiosas e a necessidade de se retomar as obrigações da vida, como o trabalho e o cuidado com a família também mobilizam ao enfrentamento contínuo da vitimização. Nesse processo, os próprios familiares sofrem vitimização indireta, apresentando,muitas vezes, repercussões semelhantes às da vítima direta e ansiedade atrelada à possibilidade de perda do familiar sequestrado. Isto os impulsiona a reconfigurar a própria concepção de mundo e relação com o ente amado, pois a vida fica “marcada”.

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This study examines programs and services designed to ameliorate and prevent intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) among women with a history of child sexual abuse (CSA) under the Violence Against Women Act and the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act, 2005. Fifty-seven (57) survey participants at the 30th National Symposium on Child Abuse Conference were selected for the study utilizing non-probability convenience sampling. The survey participants comprised of workers or volunteers in all aspects of child maltreatment. In sum, 55 (or 100%) of the participants revealed that they agreed that there is a critical need for more program and services designed to ameliorate and prevent IPV, DV and SV among women with a history of CSA.

This study investigated the relationships between peer victimization, social skills, and sociometric status in a sample of 224 fifth grade students in a large school district in the southwestern United States. Peer victimization and social skills were assessed using a self-report questionnaire. A peer nomination inventory was used to classify participants according to sociometric status. Social Exchange Theory guided hypotheses regarding the relationships between social skills, peer victimization, and sociometric status, with the idea that students with poor social skills are more likely to be victimized and rejected by peers. Prior research about the relationships between these variables also suggested that social skills and sociometric status would both have an inverse relationship with peer victimization. Statistical analyses did not indicate the presence of significant relationships between any of the three main variables of interest. A statistically significant difference was identified between students who were English Language Learners (ELL) compared to students who were not ELL, such that ELL students reported experiencing less peer victimization than non-ELL students. Several limitations were identified in the present study. For example, confirmatory factor analysis indicated that the data did not fit with the factor structure of the social skills measure. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify a set of items that was subsequently used to represent the participants' social skills score. Sampling bias is also suspected. The participation rate was 47.3 percent. Participation may have been limited due to adults' objections to having students list classmates whom they Liked Least. Ideas for future research are presented.

Mental health issues have been the primary focus of much of the health research concerning lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals over the previous decade. Studies have demonstrated that LGB individuals experience psychological distress due to prejudice and discrimination (Lewis, Derlega, Berndt, Morris, & Rose, 2002; Meyer, Schwartz, & Frost, 2008; Rostosky, Riggle, Horne, & Miller, 2009). Health researchers have not given the physical health of LGB individuals the same level of attention (Dibble, Eliason, & Christiansen, 2007). The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA; 2001) asserted that little was known about LGB physical health disparities and called for more research in this area. However, the Institute of Medicine (2011) showed that comparatively little is known about LGB physical health. There is growing evidence from population-based studies that LGB individuals may be at greater risk than heterosexuals for many physical health conditions (Cochran & Mays, 2007; Dilley, Simmons, Boysun, Pizacani, & Stark, 2010; Sandfort, Bakker, Schellevis, & Vanwesenbeeck, 2009). Many of these studies (e.g., Cochran & Mays, 2007; Sandfort et al., 2009) referred to the stigmatization of LGB individuals; however, none of these studies empirically explored the relation between stigmatization and physical health in LGB individuals. The goal of this study was to test the utility of Meyer’s (2003) minority stress model as a means of explaining the physical health of LGB individuals in the context of a heterosexist society. This study investigated empirical questions about minority stress factors, physical health, and coping self-efficacy (CSE) of LGB individuals. Five-hundred fifteen LGBidentified adult participants (n = 222 women and n = 293 men) were recruited to complete a web-based survey. Participants were primarily recruited through online forums sponsored by LGB-affirming organizations. Results indicated that higher expectations of rejection based on sexual identity, internalized homonegativity, and LGBbased victimization predicted greater reported physical symptoms severity (PSS). CSE fully mediated the relation between expectation of rejection and physical symptom severity and internalized homonegativity and PSS. CSE partially mediated the relation between victimization and PSS. The document proposed several clinical and systemic interventions that may benefit physical health in LGB individuals.

Sexual minority youth (i.e., youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, or who report same-sex attractions) disproportionally experience negative mental health and academic outcomes. Yet, few studies have examined positive youth development for this population. The goal of these three manuscripts is to add new information about positive developmental contexts for sexual minority youth in order to generate ideas for intervention and prevention. More specifically, the focus of these three manuscripts is on school-based extracurricular activity involvement of sexual minority youth.Manuscript one presents results from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health that compare sexual minority and heterosexual youth involvement in school-based extracurricular activities. Results documented that sexual minority youth are involved in school-based extracurricular activities at the same frequency as their heterosexual peers. For all youth, there was a small, but positive association between extracurricular activity involvement and school connectedness. School connectedness was associated with better mental health (i.e., higher self-esteem and lower depression), and these associations were stronger for sexual minority youth.Manuscript two presents results from the Preventing School Harassment Study that examine lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) youth involvement in Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs). GSAs are extracurricular clubs that are tailored to the needs of LGBQ youth. This study examined the concurrent associations among GSA presence, GSA membership, and participation in GSA-related social justice activities, with victimization based on sexual orientation and school-based and civic outcomes. GSA presence and participation in GSA-related social justice activities were positively associated with school belongingness and grade-point average (GPA), and GSA membership was associated with greater school belongingness. Results suggested, however, that the positive benefits of GSA presence and social justice involvement dissipate at high levels of school victimization.Manuscript three extends findings from manuscript two by examining the associations among GSA presence, GSA membership, perceived GSA effectiveness, and young adult well-being. The study utilized the Family Acceptance Project and found that the presence of a GSA, membership in a GSA, and GSA effectiveness differentially predicted LGBT young adult well-being. In some cases, these three facets of GSAs buffered the negative effect of LGBT-specific school victimization.

Šio edukologijos magistrų studijų darbo objektas yra teisinis švietimas kaip antrinės vaikų viktimizacijos prevencija. Siekiant atskleisti pagrindinį darbo tikslą, naudotasi literatūros šaltinių analizės metodu bei atliktas empirinis tyrimas, kuriuo siekta atskleisti Nacionalinės smurto prieš vaikus prevencijos ir pagalbos vaikams 2008-2010 metų programos vykdytojų požiūrį į prevencines programos galimybes. Siekiant tikslo, darbe buvo keliami tokie uždaviniai: 1.Atskleisti teisinio švietimo reikšmę ir paskirtį visuomenei. 2. Išsiaiškinti teisinius bei pedagoginius viktimizacijos sampratos aspektus ir aptarti Lietuvoje vykdomą viktimizacijos prevenciją. 3. Atskleisti vaiko aukos sampratą. 4. Išanalizuoti Lietuvoje vykdomas smurto prevencijos programas. 5. Nacionalinės smurto prieš vaikus prevencijos ir pagalbos vaikams 2008 – 2010 metų programos pagrindu atskleisti antrinės vaikų viktimizacijos prevencijos galimybes. Išsiaiškinti Nacionalinės smurto prieš vaikus prevencijos ir pagalbos vaikams 2008 – 2010 metų programos vykdytojų požiūrį į antrinės viktimizacijos prevencijos galimybes teisinio švietimo kontekste. Šie darbo uždaviniai sutampa su darbo skyriais ir atitinka šių skyrių turinį. Darbą apibendrina išvados, teigiančios, kad teisinis švietimas apima du komponentus – žinių, teorinį mokymą ir praktinį, paremtą teisės normomis grįsto elgesio įgūdžių formavimą. Konstatuojama, kad Lietuvoje egzistuoja visos viktimologijoje išskiriamos vaikų aukų grupės, kurios gali būti... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / This master work of educational sciences the object of this work is the law education as prevention of secondary victimisation. Scientific and methodical literature, empirical research analysis are being used within this work due to reach the results of Natioanal violence of children prevention and help for children 2008-2010 year program’s principals view to prevention of program possibilities. Tasks of the work: 1. To reveal law education sense and purpose for community. 2. To find out legal and educational victimizacion conception and dispute prevention of victimization this is held in Lithuania. 3. To discover child’s as a victim conception. 4. Traverse prevention forms which are held in Lithuania. 5. Natioanal violence of children prevention and help for children 2008-2010 year program’s possibilities as a secondary victimization prevention and principals view as a prevention of program possibilities in legal education context. These tasks are concident with the work chapters and due to the context. Conclusions of this work state that the essence of the law takes two components – knowledge, theoretical teaching and practical wich is held by the law tasks predicate behavioral skills modeling. In Lithuania we can find all groups of children victims, which can be victimizated one more time of increase victimization. Empirical research of this work permit to predicate that the secondary victimization prevention tools can be exist of qualitative researchs of aggrieved... [to full text]