Research Paper on:
Domestic Abuse and Violence

Unformatted Sample Text from the Research Paper:
it could have happened, and then, if truth be told, say a silent thank you that it isnt their name in the headlines. Hopefully, they never will see their names  in the headlines under such a condition, but for those who live on a daily basis in fear for their lives or the lives of their children, the American dream  becomes one long nightmare. This is the case between Angela Stewart and her companion, Sam. Angelas case is typical for many women who find themselves raising a child/children by themselves.  There is little free time, money is in short supply, and it never fails that something is always breaking down or in need of repair. Add to this mixture any  sense of failure, loneliness, or grief, and it makes the single female extremely vulnerable to those who she otherwise would not take into her confidence. Angela made some major mistakes,  it can be said. Firstly, even though her common sense was telling her that things were moving along quickly, faster than she felt comfortable with, she still allowed herself to  become aligned with this man. It would seem that her dream and aspirations for herself became secondary to holding on to Sam once she had him, and in the end  was of paramount importance. Thankfully, after many beatings, lacerations, and threats she packed up and left before the headlines had a chance to be more shocking than they already were.  But Angela was not the only one to blame for this scenario. There are a whole host of characters that contributed to the final act of kidnapping by Sam.  It is apparent that Angelas co-workers knew about Sams abuse, yet none interfered on their friends behalf, nor did they inform the boss or the police. Didnt they find it