Violence: An American Tradition (Part 2 of 6)

July 132010

Exploration of the tradition of violence in America, drawing on the history of invading settlers and native peoples, frontier outlaws and modern-day murderers, racist violence, the urban underclass, and domestic abuse. Narrated by Julian Bond, with commentary by Cornell West. Caution: Contains scenes that may be disturbing to young or sensitive viewers.

Produced by Kunhardt Productions for HBO.

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THE LEGAL PROCESS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN KENTUCKY

July 42010

GENDER VIOLENCE 333 FINAL PROJECT:
HISTORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & RAPE IN KENTUCKY

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Violence: An American Tradition (Part 1 of 6)

June 252010

Exploration of the tradition of violence in America, drawing on the history of invading settlers and native peoples, frontier outlaws and modern-day murderers, racist violence, the urban underclass, and domestic abuse. Narrated by Julian Bond, with commentary by Cornell West. Caution: Contains scenes that may be disturbing to young or sensitive viewers.

More info at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324451/

Duration : 0:9:28

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1076 – Stop Domestic Violence

May 222010

Take preventive measures so that Domestic Violence doesn’t happen

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1084 – Stop Domestic Violence. Then Recovery Forward

May 172010

Stop Domestic Violence. Then Recovery Forward

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A History of Violence – Something Different

May 112010

Anger management; media and domestic violence

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[FL] Despite felony dv charges Golden Beach Police Lt Barrio still on the job

April 292010

December 2, 2009
Florida
The arrest of Golden Beach’s town manager comes on the heels of a CBS4 News investigation last month that revealed police Lieutenant Robert Barrio has been allowed to continue working, despite felony domestic violence charges pending against him. Barrio is accused of kidnapping, false imprisonment and battery in an attack on his wife last year in Alachua County. Diaz and Golden Beach police chief Jim Skinner came under criticism from some town residents, and from experts on domestic violence, for not suspending the cop.

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Meth Inside Out: Human Impact – Women at Risk

April 292010

HUMAN IMPACT provides an eye-opening introduction to meth’s impact on individuals, families, and communities across the globe. Explores motivations for use including the need to escape negative feelings, lose weight, enhance sex, and increase energy. Reveals how many of these factors impact women disproportionately, resulting in specialized needs in recovery. Focuses on the magnitude and consequences of use, including job and property loss, poverty, incarceration, and effects on children. Spotlights the link between meth and violence, especially domestic violence and crimes that result in imprisonment. Concludes with realistic solutions.

Chapter 5: Women at Risk
Considers the specific issues that lead women to meth use, problems they encounter on meth, and the need for women-specific treatment.

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Oprah to Rihanna: Chris Brown Will Hit You Again!!

April 202010

Oprah Winfrey opened up about the alleged Chris Brown assault of Rihanna. She warned Rihanna “If a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again.” She went on to say she was going to do a show about domestic violence dedicated to all the Rihannas of the world.” Former Manhattan sex-crimes prosecutor Linda Fairstein had a much starker warning. She said not only could he hit you again the red flags are there he could kill you. The show focusing on domestic violence will air on Thursday.

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Rihanna and Chris Brown: Past Fights Revealed!!

April 172010

The New York Daily News is reporting they have revealed the past fights reported to the police by Rihanna the night of the assault. Sources say she reported two fights. The first was three months ago in Europe and the statement said “It was a verbal dispute. She slapped him, he responded. He shoved her. There were no witnesses and no injuries.” The second was an argument in Barbados where he broke the window of a Range Rover but did not hit her. Now other media outlets have reported he had a history of violence but according to the Daily News this was the extent that was reported to the police.

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