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Early Life
Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907 at 224 South Second Street in Winterset, Iowa. The local paper, Winterset Madisonian, reported on page 4 of the edition of May 30, 1907 that Wayne weighed 13 lbs at birth. His middle name was soon changed from Robert to Mitchell when his parents decided to name their next son Robert. Wayne's father, Clyde Leonard Morrison (1884–1937), was the son of American Civil War veteran Marion Mitchell Morrison (1845–1915). Wayne's mother, the former Mary "Molly" Alberta Brown (1885–1970), was from Lancaster County, Nebraska. Wayne's ancestry included Scottish, Irish, Scots-Irish, and English. He was raised Presbyterian.
Wayne's family moved to Palmdale, California, and then in 1916 to Glendale, California, where his father worked as a pharmacist. He attended Glendale Union High School where he performed well in both sport and academics. Wayne was part of his high school's football team and its debating team. He was also the president of the Latin Society and contributed to the school's newspaper sports column.
A local fireman at the station on his route to school in Glendale started calling him "Little Duke" because he never went anywhere without his huge Airedale Terrier, Duke. He preferred "Duke" to "Marion", and the nickname stuck. Wayne attended Wilson Middle School in Glendale. As a teen, he worked in an ice cream shop for a man who shod horses for Hollywood studios. He was also active as a member of the Order of DeMolay, a youth organization of the Freemasons. He played football for the 1924 league champion Glendale High School team.
Wayne applied to the U.S. Naval Academy, but he was not accepted. Instead, he attended the University of Southern California, majoring in pre-law. He was a member of the Trojan Knights and Sigma Chi fraternities. Wayne also played on the USC football team under coach Howard Jones. A broken collarbone injury curtailed his athletic career; Wayne later noted that he was too terrified of Jones' reaction to reveal the actual cause of his injury, a bodysurfing accident. He lost his athletic scholarship, and without funds, had to leave the university.
As a favor to USC football coach Howard Jones, who had given silent western film star, Tom Mix, tickets to USC games, director John Ford and Mix hired Wayne as a prop boy and extra. Wayne later credited his walk, talk, and persona to his acquaintance with Wyatt Earp, who was good friends with Tom Mix. Wayne soon moved to bit parts, establishing a longtime friendship with the director who provided most of those roles, John Ford. (read more)


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Domestic Violence – Nursing Related Essay, Research Paper
Description of the Local Population 3
Patterns of Morbidity and Mortality 6
Demographics 7
Environmental Concerns 8
Public Services 9
Aesthetics 10
Health-Related Facilities 10
Values and Beliefs of the population 12
Reliance on Local, Regional, and Federal Funding 13
Patterns of Resource Allocation 14
Patterns of Insurance Coverage 15
Expectations of the Public for Care 16
Diagnostic Statements about the Population 16
Interdisciplinary Planning 20
References 22
Description of the Local Population
Domestic abuse in the United States is a large-scale and complex social and health problem. Domestic violence has become a major health threat to this nation, costing America thousands of lives and millions of dollars (Moore, Zaccaro, & Parsons, 1998). Domestic violence is known by many names including spouse abuse, domestic abuse, domestic assault, battering, partner abuse, and so on. McCue (1995) maintains that domestic abuse is commonly accepted by legal professionals as the emotional, physical, psychological, or sexual abuse perpetrated against a person by that person s spouse, former spouse, partner, former partner or by the other parent of a minor child , although several other forms of domestic violence have become increasingly apparent in today s society. This threat has no prejudice, it spans all socioeconomic classes, professions, cultures, religions, ages, and gender; however, research shows that 95 to 98% of victims are women (Ellis, 1999). As many as one in ten women are abused each year in the United States (Attala, McSweeney, Mueller, Bragg, & Hubertz, 1999).
It is inadequate to view domestic violence as an aspect of the normal interpersonal conflict, which takes place in most families. According to McCue (1995), many families experience conflict, but not all male members in families inevitably resort to violence. It is not the fact of family disputes or marital conflict that generate or characterize violence in the home. Violence occurs when one person assumes the right to dominate over the other and decides to use violence or abuse as a means of ensuring that (Currie, 1988). According to McCue (1995), many of the men who present most violently in the household portray themselves quite differently to the rest of society. They are generally not lawbreakers, but rather appear to be charming, often handsome law-abiding citizens outside of their own homes who maintain an image as friendly and devoted family men. In fact, it is likely that many such aggressors are not even aware of the major impact their actions have upon their partners. The abuser assumes control over a woman s activities and prevents or limits interaction with friends, family, and service from health care providers to decrease her access to information and support (Attala et al., 1999). The frequency and severity of abuse increases in frequency and severity and unless stopped will continue to severe acts of violence (Landenburger, 1998). The longer the abuse progresses the more powerful the batter becomes. The batterer perceives a feeling of no accountability if the abuse occurs while under the influence of alcohol. This provides a socially acceptable excuse for the violence. Therefore, a higher risk of domestic violence occurs if the abuser uses drugs or alcohol (Hightower & Gorton, 1998).
Domestic violence remains a hidden problem because it occurs within the privacy of the home and those involved are usually reluctant to speak out (Healey, 1993). However, if one is aware of and screens for the warning signs, successful intervention can be achieved. Commonly, abuse results in multiple health problems. Besides the direct injuries from the physical violence; increased substance abuse, chronic pelvic and abdominal pain, headaches, and gastrointestinal disorders are common (Moore, Zaccaro, & Parsons, 1998). Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms can develop and finally homicide may result (Landenburger, 1998). In fact, one in five of all murder victims is a woman killed by her partner or ex-partner (Frost, 1999). Of all female homicide victims, 31% were murdered by a boyfriend, spouse, or ex-spouse (Glass & Campbell, 1998). As the frequency and severity of abuse increases, the victim becomes isolated, fearful for their lives or those of her children, and experience increased feelings of desperation and depression (Landenburger, 1998).
Abuse is more likely to start or worsen when the woman becomes pregnant. In fact, 20% of all pregnant women are abused. Moreover, the leading cause of death among pregnant women was due to partner abuse (McFarlane, Parker, Soeken, Silva, and Reel, 1997). Complications such as low weight gain, anemia, infections, 1st and 2nd trimester bleeding, and greater risk for late entry into prenatal care are significantly higher in abused women. The effects on the fetus from abuse include higher incidence of fetal distress and low birth weight. In addition, abuse during pregnancy is associated with significantly higher maternal depression rates, suicide attempts, and substance abuse (McFarlane et al., 1997).
Research indicates approximately 3-10 million children witness their mothers being treated violently each year. These children are at a risk for cognitive, behavioral, and emotional delays (Glass and Campbell, 1998). Not only are they at risk for abuse, but posttraumatic stress disorder, sleep disturbance, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, emotional disorders, and eventually they may imitate such aggressive behavior (Moore, Zaccaro, Parsons, 1998). These children are also at risk for being abused themselves are becoming an abuser. In addition, the cost to society is great, due to the fact that children of battered women use health services 6 to 8 times more than other children (Glass & Campbell, 1998). These children are often neglected and live in a world surrounded by fear. However, the likelihood that a woman gets help is increased if she has children. Children play a major role in notifying others that the abuse occurs. In addition, the scars that form and grow in these children and the fear for their safety influence the woman s decision to leave (Landenburger, 1998).
What has to occur for the woman to break the cycle of abuse and seek help? Research indicates a window phase in the cycle of abuse as the ideal time for adequate and sincere interventions to be successful. The cycle of abuse has three phases: tension-building phase, acute battering incident, and the honeymoon phase. The tension-building phase starts with a moody and hostile batterer who is overly critical of his partner. This phase is followed by the actual assault on the woman. Lastly, the honeymoon phase involves desperate pleas of forgiveness and promises of never again by the batterer. The open window of opportunity for healthcare members to be successful in their interventions is in between the second and third phases (Matar-Curnow, 1997). Research shows multiple barriers in this process, both in the woman s lack of disclosure and healthcare workers failing to ask (Shea, Mahoney, & Lacey, 1997).
Patterns of Morbidity and Mortality
Domestic violence is the mistreatment of one family member by another. Most often perpetrators of an abuse and battering are a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, ex-girlfriend/boyfriend, or lover. Domestic violence occurs in one of five forms: physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic (Chez, 1994). It is more prevalent than most people are aware. Annually, females experience over 10 times as many incidents of violence by an intimate than men. On average each year, 1.8 million women are battered by their husbands. Experts suggest a violent act occurs against a woman every 12 seconds (Straus and Gelles, 1990).
Domestic violence accounts for at least 20% of all medical visits by women and 22-30% of all women seeking emergency treatment. Reported injuries include contusions; abrasions; fractures; injuries to the head, neck, chest, breasts, and abdomen; as well as injuries during pregnancy. Reported medical findings include symptoms related to stress, chronic posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and other anxiety disorders. However, most women choose not to discuss the abuse with their health-care professional and over half do not discuss the abuse with anyone due to the fear that the revelation will cause the violence to (National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women [NCDBW], 1991).
According to the latest available FBI statistics, in 1990, 30% of female murder victims were killed by their husbands or boyfriends. This statistic represents approximately three thousand women (Knall, 1992). In a study of females killed by intimate partners between 1980 and 1982, it was found that the majority of women killed were married (57.7%). Girlfriends were the next highest percentage (24.5%), followed by common-law wives (8%), ex-wives (4.8%), and friends (4.6%). Seventeen percent of workplace homicides were committed by a male intimate (Stout, 1993, p. 3). The number one risk factor for actual and attempted suicide in adult women is spouse abuse. She may kill herself or her abuser to escape because she sees no other way out (Radford and Russell, 1992).
In the United States, the average annual medical expense resulting form domestic violence is four billion dollars. In the workplace, domestic violence accounts for 175,000 days of absenteeism and 25% of excessive medical (NCDBW, 1991).
Domestic violence knows no boundaries. It persists in every level of society. From 1983 to 1991, the number of domestic violence reports received increased by almost 117% (Domestic Violence Myths, n. d.). Some experts theorize the battered woman syndrome can characterize the effects of battering. "Battered woman syndrome" is defined by a common set of symptoms which include emotional reactions (fear, anger, sadness); changes in beliefs and attitudes about self, others and the world (self-blame, distrust, belief that the world is unsafe); and psychological distress (depression, flashbacks, anxiety, sleep problems, substance abuse) to name a few (Dutton, 1996).
Characteristics of the batterer vary widely. Battering men come from all ages, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. Batterers are traditionalists and have unrealistic expectations of marriage, believing in male supremacy and stereotypical gender roles. Many have high incidence of substance abuse and violence in their backgrounds. Other common characteristics include low self-worth, difficulty trusting people, difficulty forming relationships, and extreme reactions to emotions. Of all the factors that characterize the background of abusers, the most predictably present is previous exposure to some form of violence (Straus and Gelles, 1990). As children, abusers were often beaten themselves or witnessed the beating of siblings or a parent. Children raised in this way may detest violence, but they have had no experience with other models of family relationships (Stanhope and Lancaster, 1996).
Women remain with the abuser because of psychological, economic, and social reasons. Guilt, fear, self-blame, low self-esteem, and feelings of helplessness are all psychological reasons that make it difficult for them to conceive of leaving. Fear of losing their children due to lack of resources and finances is a major determinant for staying. There are half as many shelters for battered women in this country as there are for stray animals, and most do not accept children. For every two women sheltered, five are turned away. For every two children sheltered, eight are turned away. Approximately half of all homeless women and children are on the streets because of violence in the home. Socially, women stay to avoid the stigma of domestic violence (Landenburger, 1989). Violence is the reason stated for divorce in 22% of middle-class marriages. Lastly, another major determinant for staying is fear. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that women who leave their batterers are at a 75% greater risk of being killed by the batterer than those who stay (Lowery, 2000).
Environmental Concerns
Women of all cultures, races, occupations, income levels, and ages are battered by husbands, boyfriends, lovers, and partners. Just like the victims, there are no typical abusers. Anyone can be an abuser. On the surface, abusers may appear to be good providers, loving partners, and law-abiding citizens. Approximately one-third of the men counseled for battering are professionals who are well respected in their jobs and communities. These men are doctors, psychologists, lawyers, ministers, and business executives ( Domestic Violence Myths, n. d.).
Domestic violence is self-perpetuating because it is a learned behavior. It is used to establish control and fear. The batterer uses violence, intimidation, threats, isolation, and psychological abuse to coerce and control the other person. Even if the violence does not happen often, it remains as a hidden, constant and terrorizing threat. Unfortunately, abuse tends to escalate in frequency and severity over time, and the man's remorse tends to lessen (Walker, 1984).
Domestic violence has a positive correlation with drug and alcohol abuse. The substance abuse problems must be addressed along with the abusive behavior to reach a successful resolution.
Battering during pregnancy has serious implications for the health of both women and their children. These women are at risk for spontaneous abortion, premature delivery, low birth weight infants, substance abuse during pregnancy, and depression (Bullock and McFarlane, 1989).
Public Services
Public services play an important role in providing services for the battered population. Examples of public services include crisis intervention, counseling services, and abuse intervention (YWCA Crisis Services, 2000).
The private sector is very limited in the services provided to the battered population. An example would be private counseling or counseling within the church. The church would also lend spiritual support, provide positive role models, and reinforcement for peaceful behavior (Stanhope and Lancaster, 1996).
Domestic violence is not prevalent in any one culture or religion. It is found in all cultures and all religions. However, some faiths uphold the victimization of people with their disapproval of divorce. Family members stay together, although they are at emotional or physical war with one another, because of religious commitments (Lancaster, 1980). Other women give up religion in disillusionment, feeling that a just and merciful God would not let them suffer so (Brown, Finney, Jestis, Johnson, McCorkel, Roach, Schlinke, Smith, Snook, & Warning, 1998).
In our culture, the media has brought attention to the problem of domestic violence. This has lessened the stigma associated with domestic violence and publicized services available to this population. However, the media also brings violence into our homes on a daily basis through television and newspaper reports of violence. This has caused our society to become somewhat desensitized to and the acceptance of violence (Stanhope and Lancaster, 1996).
Domestic violence affects all ages from before birth to the elderly. From the abuse of the pregnant female to the battering of the elderly in the nursing home, violence does not discriminate based on age.
Health-Related Facilities
In the community, there are facilities available to assist and empower battered women. They provide women with safety and security against the abuser. Referrals to these facilities are most often made by the police department or by a social worker in the hospital.
In Oklahoma City, the Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Program (DVVAP) is a cooperative effort through the city and the YWCA, providing support and assistance to victims of domestic violence. The YWCA provides safety by providing emergency shelter and care for battered women who are in immediate danger, and their children (YWCA Crisis Services, 2000).
The YWCA's program, Passageways, is a nonprofit organization. Passageways is funded by the Department of Justice, Office for Victim's of Crime, and the United Way. This facility accepts single women and women with children. The maximum stay is sixty days. Women are assisted in obtaining housing, medical care, legal counsel, and transportation. Women staying in the shelter are required to attend classes addressing domestic violence, anger management, and parenting. Education and support help their children avoid further victimization, verbalize feelings, and learn appropriate ways to express emotions. The school they attend is confidential and aids in helping them understand what is occurring in their family. Additionally, the YWCA provides a structured re-education and counseling domestic violence program for men who are violent and/or abusive in interpersonal relationships. (YWCA Crisis Services, 2000)
The DVVAP provides onsite assistance at the Oklahoma City Municipal Court building to aid the victim in filing a Victim Protection Order (V-PO) and/or exploring other options. The DVVAP advocate will accompany the victim to court when appropriate. In addition, referrals are made for Legal Aid of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Housing Authority, mental health counseling, and job training. The cost for these services is based on a sliding scale (YWCA Crisis Center, 2000). The YWCA is committed to ending domestic violence through social change and empowering those who have been violated. To this end, the YWCA assist victims through referrals to community outreach programs that provide education and support for individuals who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. Referrals to domestic violence groups, sexual assault groups, and individual counseling are also available. Finally, a structured, re-education program called "Third Phase" is available for men who are violent and/or abusive in interpersonal relationships. The YWCA is building brighter futures through support and education (YWCA Crisis Center, 2000).
Values and Beliefs of the population
The definition of battered women according to Walker, as cited in Grant (1995), describes battered women syndrome as a group of psychological symptoms occurring in a recognizable pattern, in women who report physical, sexual, and or psychological abuse by their partner. The results of this abuse are often manifested as post traumatic stress disorder. Most victims of abuse are able to identify their first encounter of violence with their partner, but they describe the escalating occurrences as a blur, one event blending into the next. Many of the women voiced their concerns for their partners needs and describe their efforts to subdue the violence (Grant, 1995). Some of the beliefs of this population include:
1) The violence and abuse is somehow their fault.
2) They have done something to deserve the abuse.
3) There is something they can do to stop the abuse.
4) An intact family is better for the children.
5) Abuse is normal in a relationship (because of previous family learning).
6) If they ask for help, the violence may increase.
7) Help resources are temporary, and they will have no place to turn when services are discontinued.
8) A mistrust for the medical community to supply beneficial and empathetic services.
A possible explanation of the value and belief system of the battered woman is the profile addressed by Linda Poirier (1997). This profile includes social isolation, feeling trapped in the marriage or relationship, low self-esteem, having witnessed abuse as a child, depression and/or suicidal feelings, financial dependence on spouse, abuse of drugs and alcohol, a trusting nature, and a non-aggressive and traditional attitude. These values and beliefs lead to their patterns of seeking health care. Health care professionals must be aware of the need for an increase in screening for domestic abuse. Studies estimate one-fifth to one-third of women are abused during their lifetime (Thurston, Cory, & Scott, 1998). Policies need to be developed concerning uniform screening of all women to ensure their safety (Langford, 1996).
Reliance on Local, Regional, and Federal Funding
It is estimated that domestic violence leads to 28,700 emergency room visits per year, 39,000 physician office visits, $44 million in total annual medical costs, and 175,000 lost days of work (Poirier, 1997). Funding for services is provided through state and federal appropriations, as well as private donations. Our state office is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act (OCADVSA, n. d.). The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OKDMHSAS) controls funding. The services provided to battered women include safe shelter, crisis hotlines, emergency transportation, legal advocacy, sexual assault advocacy, child advocacy, counseling, educational training, transitional living, and a variety of outreach, prevention, and educational activities (OCADVSA, n. d.).
One of the medical services provided to victims of domestic violence includes coverage of emergency services. In the case of sexual assault, the Oklahoma Sexual Assault Exam Fund can cover most, if not all, of the cost for a physical exam. If this fund is unable to cover the cost completely, the victim may file a claim with the Victim s Compensation Board. One stipulation of these funds is that the victim must file a police report in order for expenses to be covered (OKADVSA, 1993). Another fund that helps with medical expenses is the Oklahoma Crime Victims Compensation Program. This program covers out of pocket expenses for victims or the families of victims. This can cover medical and dental care, prescriptions, counseling and rehabilitation, work loss or loss of financial support, caregiver work loss, homicide crime scene clean-up, and funeral and burial expenses (District Attorneys Council, n. d.). Requirements for eligibility include reporting the crime within 72 hours, filing claim for compensation within one year, full cooperation with investigation and prosecution, compensation cannot benefit the offender, and claimant cannot have contributed to the injury. The total amount of compensation cannot exceed $20,000 (District Attorneys Council, n. d.).
Another service provided for the victims is legal assistance. This is a new program provided through a grant from the Department of Justice. It provides an attorney for protective hearings or other civil cases that assist women in breaking the cycle of domestic violence. Legal Services of Eastern Oklahoma has volunteered to provide services through this grant (OKCADVSA, 1999).
Patterns of Resource Allocation
Funding for domestic violence programs in Oklahoma are channeled through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OKDMHSAS). The OKDMHSAS is responsible for the nearly 30 statewide resource centers annual budgets. Funding is distributed yearly based on the previous years spending and services provided (Campbell-Fife, 2000). The annual operating budget for the entire state for fiscal year 2000 was $4,502,936.00. This money is divided based on a base pay contract agreed upon individually by each center and the state. Monies allocated above the total of the contracts is divided based on the following formula: 75% based on population served by the center and 25% based on the area (in square miles) covered by the center (Campbell-Fife, personal communication, Feb 1, 2000). The total number of victims served in the fiscal year 1998 was 16,995, while the centers totaled 383,611 volunteer service hours. Each center that provides services has the right to determine their own resource priorities (Campbell-Fife, personal communication, Feb 1, 2000).
Patterns of Insurance Coverage
The battered women population is a very diverse group. Members of this population range from those living in poverty to those who are members of our highest economic class. For the members of the higher economic status accessibility to insurance coverage and health care is not a major factor due to their abundance of financial resources. Resources are not as readily available for those in the middle and lower classes. For those who have insurance, counseling services may not be covered. For those of the lower class who cannot afford insurance coverage, many are not aware of the services available to them. Consequently, they may delay seeking medical care and counseling due to their lack of resources (Rodriguez, Quiroga, & Bauer, 1996). Another barrier in insurance coverage relates to the doctor s reluctance to report abuse. Insurance companies may deny coverage to victims of domestic violence by calling it a preexisting or high-risk condition. Physicians may be reluctant to compromise a vulnerable patient s health care coverage (Gremillon & Kanof, 1996, p.772). A disadvantage of insurance coverage is HMO s require patients to see their primary care provider. This may cause victims to be reluctant to seek health care to prevent discovery of the abuse (Plitsas, 1996). Once the victim is identified by health care providers counseling services are available. Counseling services are provided on a needs basis through the YMCA. These services are available to anyone in need of assistance, regardless of their insurance coverage. The YMCA bills insurance companies for allowable services and the remainder of the cost is funded through grants and legislation (Pierce, personal communication, Feb 8, 2000).
Expectations of the Public for Care
Victims of domestic violence view healthcare providers as an ineffective source of help. Once identified, battered women were, treated insensitively and had their abuse minimized or ignored and (healthcare providers) subtly blamed women for their abuse. (Langford, 1996, p. 39). Due to this treatment, the subject of abuse has become an area of silence between victims and healthcare providers. Some contributors to the silence may be the patient s inability or unwillingness to seek medical help, the patient s withholding of information from the health care provider, and the health care provider s failure to ask the patient about battering. (Rodrigues, Quiroga & Bauer, 1996, p. 155). Other areas of concern for victims are police who are hesitant to get involved, prosecutors who minimize charges, and judges who are effected by the myths and stereotypes of abuse. (Family Violence Prevention Fund, n. d.; Flitcraft, Hadley, Hendricks-Mathews, McLeer & Warshaw, 1992).
Abuse victims desire for these officials to address the issue of abuse and be an advocate for them. Members of this population are entitled to: respect of their confidentiality, our belief and validation of their experiences, our acknowledgement of the injustice, our respect of their autonomy, our help in planning for their future safety, and promoting access to community services (Domestic Violence Project, Inc., n. d.). Cultural issues are also of concern related to language and value barriers (Family Violence Prevention Fund, n. d.).
Diagnostic Statements about the Population
Nursing Diagnoses
1. Actual or potential risk for impaired individual coping among women related to disruption of emotional bonds secondary to abuse, dysfunctional relationships, unsatisfactory support system, and inadequate knowledge of psychological and community resources as manifested by verbalization of the inability to cope or ask for help, difficulty with life stressors, and ineffective coping strategies (Carpenito, 1996).
2. Actual or potential risk for powerlessness (physical and psychological) among battered women related to feelings of loss of control and lifestyle restrictions secondary to abusive relationships (verbal, physical, and sexual) and fear of harm and violence as manifested by expressions of dissatisfaction over the inability to control the situation, depression, inability to leave the abusive relationship, bruises and contusions with varying states of healing, victim of rape assault, and unsatisfactory dependency needs upon the abuser (Carpenito, 1996).
3. Increased risk of a self esteem disturbance among women related to feelings of failure secondary to dysfunctional relationships, history of abusive relationships, and feelings of helplessness secondary to repeated episodes of abuse as manifested by self-negating verbalizations of I deserve to be treated like this and/or I am a terrible person , expressions of shame or guilt in regards to abusive partner or self, possible denial of problems obvious to others, ineffective use of defense mechanisms, and poor body presentation (posture, eye contact, movements) (Carpenito, 1996).
1. The community will initiate programs within the schools that focus on the exploration of gender roles and expectations, personal safety, legal statutes, and teen dating violence.
2. The community will acknowledge the prevalence and possibility of abuse and will provide resources to women at risk, in terms of community resources, safe shelters, and legal assistance to ensure safety for all involved parties, which is the highest priority.
Primary Interventions
1. The nurse will help initiate and spread awareness of abuse in order to promote healthy and positive lifestyles for victims of abuse (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
2. The nurse will become a resource person and address the knowledge gaps to improve services for victims and perpetrators (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
3. The nurse will initiate home visitations services for adolescent mothers, early adult age women, and women with family incomes below ten thousand dollars per year (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
The nurse will need to strengthen battered women and family members so that they can cope more effectively with various life stressors and demands. The nurse will need to help reduce the destructive elements in the community that support and encourage the use of human violence (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
Teenage mothers, young adult women (19-29), and women with family incomes of less then ten thousand dollars per year, carry the highest risk for actual or potential abuse (CDC web page, 1999).
Secondary Interventions
1. The nurse will help to direct women and their abusers towards discussing their problems and seeking alternatives for dealing with the tension that led to the abusive situation (CDC web page, 1999).
2. The nurse will be able to recognize abuse, ask suspected victims about possible abuse, and refer battered women to temporary or permanent safe locations (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
3. The nurse must radiate caring, acceptance, understanding, compassion, and a non-judgmental and non-authoritative attitude in regards to the abuser and the battered woman. The behavior, not the person, must be condemned (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996, p.746).
Nursing interventions are directed towards the early diagnosis of abuse and prompt treatment. The nurse needs to be perceptive to the cues of possible abuse and intervene early to prevent further physical or psychological damage (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
Tertiary Interventions
1. The nurse will care for the battered women and their families experiencing abuse by developing an open and honest relationship with all family members, establishing safety as the number one priority and ensuring measures to promote a safe environment (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
2. The nurse will need to recognize and capitalize on the violent family s strengths, as well as to assess and deal with its problems (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996, p.747).
3. The nurse needs to give the victim reassurance that their feelings and responses are normal, they are not alone in their dilemma, and they do not deserve to be abused (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
4. The nurse needs to be a resource person and offer continual support for positive individual and family decisions that ensure the safety of the victim (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
Nursing interventions need to be geared towards rehabilitation for the abused victim and their families. Ensuring safety is a crucial aspect of this level of intervention. Psychological recovery is an important factor and the nurse needs to teach and to explore with the victims and families, how to deal with their problems in nonviolent ways in order to decrease the incidence of abuse (Stanhope & Lancaster, 1996).
Battered women are instinctive in regards to potential abuse or oncoming violence. They are capable of understanding the non-verbal cues and they are very resilient. Battered women are usually devoted to their husbands and children and fear leaving their families. They are determined to stay in the relationship because deep down they love their partners and do not want to be apart from them (CDC web page, 1999).
Battered women tend to be more passive than their male counterparts and they have a weaker stature. Battered women tend to have low self-esteem and they become stereotyped to society norms that tolerate violence. Female victims of abuse are more likely then men to need medical attention, take time off work, spend more days in bed, and suffer from more stress and depression. Battered women are more likely to have shame and humiliation in regards to abuse and they are more likely to fear that the revelation of the abuse will further jeopardize their safety (CDC web page, 1999).
Interdisciplinary Planning
Responding to domestic violence should involve an, interrelationship between the health, legal, and social sectors so, women are not continually referred to various agencies (Getting help: Support web page, 1999, p. 1). Support is a main component involved in an interdisciplinary care teams plan of care.
Crisis intervention is the first thing that takes place. This involves the following: crisis hot lines, shelters, medical services, transportation networks, and laws that allow victims or perpetrators to be removed from the home (Getting help: Support web page, 1999, p. 1). Emotional support is another critical intervention, which includes self-help groups, assertiveness training, self-esteem, and confidence building sessions, and parenting skill courses. Finally, legal assistance may also be needed for custody of children, property matters, financial support, or restraining orders. Many different people and services come together to form an interdisciplinary team to provide safety, emotional, physical, and psychological treatment for battered women.
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In an upstairs room, more like a comfy living room than a hotel function space, around fifty people gathered at the Grand Hotel for the official finale of the Warrandyte Festival. The occasion was the Grand Read, now in its 17th year, and the line up of guest readers was impressive.
Those who expected a conservative literary evening, however, may have been surprised as the mood resembled an intimate and relaxed night with friends – albeit extremely creative and scholarly friends.
Apart from special guest and Brunswick resident, Kevin Brophy, all the readers were accomplished and celebrated writers from the greater Warrandyte area, with Warrandyte's entertaining Jock Macneish as MC.
The readers delivered excerpts of their work covering as diverse topics as death, love, politics, sex, current affairs, madness and even the post-natal musings of the Virgin Mary.
Softly spoken Kevin Brophy was the first reader. Choosing to read from Walking, as well as Radar (a book he co-authored with Nathan Curnow), Kevin shared amusing and thought-provoking aphorisms such as, "Conversations are for filling in time while we consider what we want to say" and, "All we see and know is dreamed". Kevin's prose poetry selections offered delicate observations about the mundane and the remarkable such as when his eleven-year-old son asked for a pay-rise, tulips, the Jamieson River and a love of Gauci.
Award-winning Lisa Jacobson's verses explored topics such as catching a train at Eltham station alongside "The Virgin Mary Gets Post Natal Depression" – a satirical and edgy exposé of a common condition seen through the eyes of an extraordinary figure. Lisa introduced the subtly observed poem, "On Teaching My Daughter to Ride a Horse", with a self-deprecating admission that, since her daughter "disagrees" with Lisa's observations, "It was clearly all about me".
The Diary's own Scott Podmore elicited intrigue with the intro to his latest book, Conversations with Mediums. Scott explained that he approached this contentious topic with an open mind and came away with his own views "changed forever". Describing himself as "the black sheep of the evening", he summed up the curiosity factor for his book, which delves headfirst into psychic phenomena, thus: "A friend and fellow journalist said, 'Poddy, I think all this is frog*#*t – but I can't wait to read it … just in case it isn't".
Sandy Jeffs drew uproarious laughter with her hilarious commentary on the minutiae of everyday life. Flinging sheets of her poetry onto the floor for added emphasis, she shared acerbic political observations as well as satirical thoughts on reality TV shows, sexual orientation and even her own battle with mental illness – all with a clever and very funny touch.
John Jenkins's delivery of "The Man Who Lost Himself" and "The Man Who Found Himself", brought the room somewhat back to earth: "He found a note he had written to himself … 'Just in case you forget the place where you hid yourself, you will find me in the garden' ". Enchanting and whimsical, the poem explores the question of identity with humour, melancholy and wonder in a Luenig-like setting.
Acclaimed writer and editor, Lyn Hatherly delivered a wide selection of verse exploring sex, parenthood, love and death with disarming honesty and mischief both in her poems and their introductions: "Now some more serious stuff – death," she announced, and giggled.
Local talent and the Diary's resident poet Karen Throssell chose topical issues such as union corruption and bushfires. From the book, Chain of Hearts, her first person poems were intimate, edgy and moving.
The night finished on an upbeat note with the delightfully Australian and wistful bush poetry of Laurie Webb. Laurie recited two pieces of his verse without the assistance of notes – the final piece, about the closure of the Rupanyup country pub, put together from a story told to him only that morning. It was a rare, modern example of this traditional poetry style, made famous by writers such as Banjo Patterson, which helped shape the Australian identity.
Each recitation provided an insight into the fascinating and very personal creative process of its author, and the audience was treated to a welcoming and moving journey into often-intimate territory. Organised with care by Warrandyte Neighbourhood House and lacking only in publicity, this is a night to mark on your calendar for next year.
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Question No: 11 – (Topic 1)
You have statistics collected for some selected tables. Your requirement is that the statistics for the tables and all dependent indexes must not be overwritten by further statistics collection until a certain point of time. How would you achieve this?
Lock statistics for the tables.
Change STALE_PERCENT to zero for the tables.
Set the TIMED_STATISTICS parameter to TRUE.
Set the STATISTICS_LEVEL parameter to BASIC.
Set the OPTIMIZER_USE_PENDING parameter statistics to TRUE.
Answer: A Explanation:
Statistics are collections of data that provide more details about the database and the objects in it. Optimizer statistics are used by the query optimizer to choose the best execution plan for each SQL statement. Database statistics provide information for performance monitoring.
Question No: 12 – (Topic 1)
You executed the following command to perform a backup of the USERS tablespace:
SQLgt; ALTER TABLESPACE users BEGIN BACKUP; ALTER TABLESPACE users BEGIN BACKUP
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-01123: cannot start online backup; media recovery not enabled What could be the reason for this error?
The MTTR Advisor is disabled.
The database is in NOARCHIVELOG mode.
The tablespace is already in backup mode.
The Flash Recovery Area is not configured.
Answer: B
Question No: 13 – (Topic 1)
You have two tables with referential integrity enforced between them. You need to insert data to the child table first because it is going to be a long transaction and data for the parent table will be available in a later stage, which can be inserted as part of the same transaction.
View the Exhibit to examine the commands used to create tables.
Which action would you take to delay the referential integrity checking until the end of the transaction?
Set the constraint to deferred before starting the transaction
Alter the constraint to NOVALIDATE state before starting the transaction
Enable the resumable mode for the session before starting the transaction
Set the COMMIT_WAIT parameter to FORCE_WAIT for the session before starting the transaction
Answer: A Explanation:
Specifying Constraint State
As part of constraint definition, you can specify how and when Oracle should enforce the constraint.
constraint_state You can use the constraint_state with both inline and out-of-line specification. You can specify the clauses of constraint_state in any order, but you can specify each clause only once.
DEFERRABLE Clause The DEFERRABLE and NOT DEFERRABLE parameters indicate whether or not, in subsequent transactions, constraint checking can be deferred until the end of the transaction using the SET CONSTRAINT(S) statement. If you omit this clause, then the default is NOT DEFERRABLE.
Specify NOT DEFERRABLE to indicate that in subsequent transactions you cannot use the SET
CONSTRAINT[S] clause to defer checking of this constraint until the transaction is committed. The checking of a NOT DEFERRABLE constraint can never be deferred to the end of the transaction.
If you declare a new constraint NOT DEFERRABLE, then it must be valid at the time the CREATE TABLE or ALTER TABLE statement is committed or the statement will fail.
Specify DEFERRABLE to indicate that in subsequent transactions you can use the SET CONSTRAINT[S] clause to defer checking of this constraint until after the transaction is committed. This setting in effect lets you disable the constraint temporarily while making changes to the database that might violate the constraint until all the changes are complete.
You cannot alter the deferability of a constraint. That is, whether you specify either of these parameters, or make the constraint NOT DEFERRABLE implicitly by specifying neither of them, you cannot specify this clause in an ALTER TABLE statement. You must drop the constraint and re-create it.
Question No: 14 – (Topic 1)
Which two kinds of failures make the Data Recovery Advisor (DRA) generate a manual checklist? (Choose two.)
Failure when no standby database is configured
Failure because a data file is renamed accidentally
Failure that requires no archive logs to be applied for recovery
Failure due to loss of connectivity-for example, an unplugged disk cable
Answer: B,D Explanation:
Advising on Repair
On the quot;View and Manage Failuresquot; page, the Data Recovery Advisor generates a manual checklist after you click the Advise button. Two types of failures can appear.
Failures that require human intervention: An example is a connectivity failure when a disk cable is not plugged in.
Failures that are repaired faster if you can undo a previous erroneous action: For example, if you renamed a data file by error, it is faster to rename it back to its previous name than to initiate RMAN restoration from backup.
You can initiate the following actions:
Click quot;Re-assess Failuresquot; after you perform a manual repair. Resolved failures are implicitly closed; any remaining failures are displayed on the quot;View and Manage Failuresquot; page.
Click quot;Continue with Advisequot; to initiate an automated repair. When the Data Recovery Advisor generates an automated repair option, it generates a script that shows how RMAN plans to repair the failure. Click Continue if you want to execute the automated repair. If you do not want the Data Recovery Advisor to automatically repair the failure, you can use this script as a starting point for your manual repair.
Question No: 15 – (Topic 1)
In your database instance, the STATISTICS_LEVEL initialization parameter is set to BASIC.
What is the impact of this setting?
Optimizer statistics are collected automatically.
Only timed operating system (OS) statistics and plan execution statistics are collected.
The snapshots for the Automatic Workload Repository (AWR) are not generated automatically.
Snapshots cannot be collected manually by using the DBMS_WORKLOAD_REPOSITORY package.
The Oracle server dynamically generates the necessary statistics on tables as part of query optimization.
Answer: C
Question No: 16 – (Topic 1)
Which three statements regarding the server parameter file (SPFILE) are true? (Choose three.)
An SPFILE is a binary file
An SPFILE cannot reside on a client
An SPFILE cannot contain static parameters
An SPFILE can store changes persistently across instance restarts
An SPFILE can be read by the database server, but it is not written to by the server
An SPFILE must be created manually, before creating a database, even if you use the Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) to create the database
Answer: A,B,D
Question No: 17 – (Topic 1)
You want to access employee details contained in flat files as part of the EMPLOYEE table. You plan to add a new column to the EMPLOYEE table to achieve this.
Which data types would you use for the new column?
Answer: C
Question No: 18 – (Topic 1)
In which of the scenario will the DBA perform recovery? (Choose all that apply.)
The alert log file is corrupted
A tablespace is accidentally dropped
One of the redo log members is corrupted
A database user terminates the session abnormally
The hard disk on which the data files is stored is corrupted
Answer: B,E
Question No: 19 – (Topic 1)
Your database is open and the LISTENER listener is running. The new DBA of the system stops the listener by using the command: LSNRCTLgt; STOP
What happens to the sessions that are presently connected to the database instance?
The sessions are able to perform only queries
The sessions are not affected and continue to function normally
The sessions are terminated and the active transactions are rolled back
The sessions are not allowed to perform any operations till the listener is started
Answer: B
Question No: 20 – (Topic 1)
The HR user creates a stand-alone procedure as follows and grants the EXECUTE privilege on the procedure to many database users:
CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE create_dept ( v_deptno NUMBER, v_dname VARCHAR2, v_mgr NUMBER, v_loc NUMBER)
INSERT INTO hr.departments VALUES (v_deptno, v_dname, v_mgr, v_loc); END;
The users having permission to execute the procedure are able to insert records into the DEPARTMENTS table even though they do not have the INSERT privilege on the table. You want only those users who have privileges on the DEPARTMENTS table to be able to execute the procedure successfully.
What would you suggest to the PL/SQL developers to achieve this?
Create the procedure with definer#39;s right.
Create the procedure with invoker#39;s right.
Grant the EXECUTE privilege with GRANT OPTION on the procedure to selected users.
Create the procedure as part of a PL/SQL package and grant the EXECUTE privilege on the package to selected users.
Answer: B
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America's hospitals honor the service of our nation's veterans and work to provide high-quality care for those who have served in the armed forces. Working closely with our partners in the Veterans Administration (VA) health system, hospitals strive to address any unique needs veterans may have because of their service. As the AHA focuses on the importance of integrating physical and behavioral health, we are proud to share resources from the VA that can help hospital caregivers do an even better job of ensuring veterans receive the right care, including for what is often called the "invisible wound" – post-traumatic stress disorder. Hospitals and other providers caring for veterans can access the PTSD Consultation Program and a toolkit to help health care professionals better understand military culture and experience and better coordinate care with the VA.
Many veterans also work in America's hospitals. Hiring veterans is a win-win proposition: Hospitals benefit from veterans' training and leadership experience, and veterans can use their clinical and leadership skills to serve their community. That's why last year the AHA and others developed and shared strategies for hiring veterans in hospitals. Veterans deserve respect for the knowledge and skills gained during their military service and the opportunity to put what they've learned to work in our communities. On this day of thanks to and celebration of our veterans, hospitals are proud to count veterans among the women and men who care for patients and communities.


text: by City of Saline 07/23/2019 - 15:48 in Government 0 Comment PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Saline City Planning Commission meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. has been canceled. The 600 W. Michigan rezoning item will be brought back at a future meeting and will have a new Public Hearing scheduled. Residents within the 300 ft. radius will receive mailed notifications. Saline Planning CommissionCity of SalineView the discussion thread. City of Saline Follow the author on or visit Personal Blog


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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no one can use the identification number on Permanent Voters' Cards (PVCs) to comprise the smart card reader machine on Election Day.
INEC Chairman, Yakubu Mahmood, stated this at a forum tagged, "Women National Dialogue with INEC Chairman", organised by European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) with INEC on Wednesday in Abuja.
Mr Mahmood was responding to allegations that some party agents were collecting PVCs' identification numbers in exchange for money.
He maintained that there was no way anybody could compromise the integrity of the process simply by knowing the voter identification number of the electorate.
The chairman said it was unimaginable for someone to go and give money to collect voter identification number to manipulate the election.
"We heard that some people have been going round inducing voters to produce their PVCs, copy the voter identification numbers and return the PVCs to the voters.
"No one should believe that somehow they can induce the voters and copy their voter identification numbers to comprise the smart card readers and therefore comprise the election.
"I want to assure you and other Nigerians that nothing like that can happen on Election Day," the chairman said.
He assured that there was no way anyone could use the voter identification number to either comprise the smart card reader on Election Day or compromise the process.
"There is no way anybody can compromise the integrity of the process simply by knowing the voter identification number of voters," he said.
The Chairman however said preference would be given to pregnant women, nursing mothers and people living with disabilities irrespective of the age, on queue during the election.
He also called on Nigerians registered who were yet to pick their PVCs to do on or before Friday.
He said there was still opportunity for anyone to pick his or her PVCs before the Election Day
He commended some women groups for sensitising Nigerians on the need to pick their PVC's and vote peacefully during the forthcoming election.
Mr Mahmood said INEC was committed to enhancing women's participation in the election.
Meanwhile, he said the commission had been dragged to court 639 times over the conduct of congresses and primaries of political parties for the general election.
"Arising from the conduct of congresses and primaries of political parties for the 2019 general election, we have been dragged to court 639 times so far as at 10 days ago.
"In addition, we have received 186 petitions from aggrieved parties and candidates, and we have 584 requests for certified true copies of documents," he said.
He, however, assured that the commission would continue to uphold the truth and obey court orders irrespective of the number of cases.
"The commission does not provide life insurance to those who observe elections.
"We only provide insurance for ad hoc staff on election duty. As a matter of policy, all those who observe election are not provided insurance."
He said the commission plans to engage over a million ad-hoc staff for general election.
He said INEC always recognise those who have served well by granting them automatic employment after election.


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Here's a good one and a perfect example of the Federal Government putting one over on you and the municipalities across Canada. It's about the railroads and dangerous goods.
So here's what they are saying,
'Months after the deadly train disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, the federal government is forcing rail companies to tell municipalities when they transport dangerous goods through their communities.'
Well, it sort of sounds that way, doesn't it?
Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, announced new regulations about the transport of dangerous goods on Parliament Hill Wednesday. This is unadulterated spin and a scam against all Canadians who could be put at risk just like those unsuspecting people in Quebec! The Harper government is letting the railroad companies dictate policy, which could be at the expense of lives all across Canada.
Raitt issued what she called a protective direction Wednesday in the hope it will result in better communication between municipalities and rail companies. She acknowledged that the information won't prevent another tragedy like the one on July 6, when oil-laden tanker cars derailed and exploded into flames, killing dozens of people and devastating the picturesque core of Lac-Mégantic.
"But what it might do is give municipalities more tools to better prepare for possible future disasters," she told a news conference in Ottawa. "This part is about response and ensuring that communities have the information that they identify that they want to have." That was double-talk!
How the hell do you prepare when you don't get advanced notice?
Are you as stupid as Lisa Raitt thinks you are? Will this go right over the collective head of Mayors and city officials across the nation? Seems that is what the Transport Ministry is hoping for.
So I HOPE someone in Parliament actually asks Raitt how does a municipality prepare for dangerous goods a year after they pass through? Do you tell the dead people lying by the tracks in Lac-Magentic to look out for the train that went through?
If this wasn't so serious it would be a crying joke!
The government says that Canadian Class 1 railway companies (whatever they are?) that transport dangerous goods will provide municipalities with detailed dangerous goods information every three months.
Would that be like, Hey, you little town, we shipped a nuclear bomb through your town three months ago. It didn't go off.
Any other company or person that transports dangerous goods will also have to inform municipalities what was transported through the community, but on an annual basis. No clarification whether the culprit railroad, with only a one man crew, Montreal, Maine & Atlantic, is a class 1. 2 or 20, does it matter in Raitt's mind?
None of the information has to be provided in advance!
Is this just an asinine announcement by an idiotic person to a totally gullible public?
Claude Dauphin, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities is clearly duped by the scam, "It sends a clear message that the government of Canada fully agrees that local governments need to know basic information about dangerous goods being transported through their communities." Being transported and WAS transported is a distinction he cannot make, or chooses not to, and it is incredible that he didn't notice.
The airhead Justin Trudeau commended Raitt for issuing the 'order'! And you wonder why he's considered an airhead? What was the order?
Keep voting folks, you're getting what you wanted.
|72 oil tankers crashed - killing 47 people!
"Look out, a dangerous train went through!"
"It's okay, they're going to let us know."
"Before or after the funerals?"


text: advisor Mr. C. Scheepers author Willcock, Peter Richard 2010-10-04T08:02:29Z 2010-10-04T08:02:29Z 2010-10-04T08:02:29Z 2007-10 http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3423 M.Comm. The potential information available to managers through the management information system is considerably greater than a decade ago. Managers can through web portals view exactly where a product is in the manufacturing process anywhere in the world. The significant difference lies in how the information is passed from the control engineering layer to the business information layer. Substantial leaps forward have been achieved in the transparency of the various networks. In a manufacturing plant, information, right down to a pulse from the simplest sensor, can now immediately be shown to a user on the internet a thousand kilometres away. Making information from the factory floor available in real-time into the management system in the correct format, is not as simple as might appear. Over the past decade plant automation systems and business information systems have become more integrated than ever before. The organization's management must make the correct, informed choice of networks for each application. Management must be aware of the various automation networks and their limitations. Management must also take cognisance of the possible compatibility issues associated with choices of networks and the associated automation equipment. Management needs to consider from whom and how to source the plant control networks. Supply chain management techniques have lead the trend in many industries to move to fewer, more strategic suppliers. The possibility of a single source strategic supplier relationship is investigated. The first part of research aims to determine whether a single supplier is a technically-sound solution. A number of automation networks are researched, their usability, industry support and future potential evaluated. iii These included various fieldbus networks and the newer reputedly more universal industrial Ethernets. The literature suggested that the solutions proposed by some of the major suppliers should be comprehensive. The research concurred that the offerings of two major worldwide automation suppliers were sufficiently all-inclusive. The second part of the research investigated whether strategic partnering is sound business practice. The customer to supplier relationship is examined. The advantage to both parties of pursuing a closer relationship is explored. The literature reported benefit and an increase in closer supplier partnering in other industries. The research confirmed that there was indeed benefit in a closer customer supplier relationship in the automation industry. The results of the literature study and the research conducted conclude that a single-vendor plant control network is feasible. Moreover entering a strategic partnership with a single automation supplier is best business practice. en Management information systems Automation The feasibility of single source strategic partnerships in relation to plant control networks Thesis