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David Spears
4/20/16
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Elizabeth Kent
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Preface
On this project, I am emphasizing my research on the hidden and overlooked interviews
in a case of domestic violence. I am focusing on events that have taken place that have been
forgotten. A lot of people say that there is attention paid to domestic violence, but is it really
being viewed as important? The point is that people dont suspect domestic violence like it
should be detected. At some point, it will be learned that domestic violent knows no sexual
orientation. I will also show that it can affect a family in any type of household. Overlooked
domestic violence can put a dent in so many lives , even more than just the victims.
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1. Article
2. Interview
3. Letter
4. Editorial
5. Statistics
6. Ad
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received plenty of people that have been through this situation. Most of them have had to live
through this type of situation with parents being involved in abusive domestic relationships.
One constant theme is how players can intervene if they think a family member or teammate is
in an abusive relationship, as a victim or perpetrator. (USA Today) This statement shows how
much concern there is to stop abuse as the NFL cosigns on ending domestic violence.
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David: How would you say the topic of domestic violence has been treated.
Deborah: I feel as if people dont pay attention to this topic as much.
David: Back when you only had two children, was this a threat to you?
Deborah: More like a reality.
David: Explain.
Deborah: I had two jobs and two kids. The father of my first child was a man who if he
didnt get his way he decided to lay his hands on me. If was after that when I decided to leave.
David: So this was just unexpected?
Deborah: Very. This was something I didnt see coming until my children were walking.
Now my kids are protective of me.
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I am aware that there is a case that is being handled related to domestic abuse. I understand that
you are handling it but I feel as if there is an overlooking. The case, the people vs. Frankie
Arena, seems one sided. He has been off the hook following recent events. There seems to be a
lot of people being off the hook when it comes to domestic violence cases. For example, in this
Frankie Arena case, the partner is claiming that they were still being ignored. The defendant
writes, It is clear that Mr. Arena feels no remorse and no responsibility for his criminal actions.
On June 28, 2001 when I presented this court with a victim impact statement, Mr. Arena tried to
manipulate the court into believing that I was a "crazy ex-boyfriend" who is out for revenge.
The writer is being framed as a crazy person. The picture is being painted the wrong way. He
presented the court with false information about me, and portrayed my escape from DV as the
actions of a mad man. The truth is that I broke free from the DV cycle by following through with
the criminal charges and by keeping no contact with Mr. Arena and his family. I feel as if you
should make an example out of people like them. There needs to be an iron fist. Too many
statistics have been rising due to overlooked cases of violence. Mr. Arena showed no concern
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and no respect for the terms of his probation when he committed the violations. Yet, he feels he
should not be accountable for those crimes. Please do NOT allow Mr. Arena's attempts to
undermine the truth about his crimes from keeping the court from forcefully making him
accountable for his actions. Remand Mr. Arena to jail and show that in our community domestic
violence will not be tolerated. It is your choice to protect communities.
Sincerely,
David
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level or threats for a victim can be countless, but if there is even the slightest chance to limit this
threat then lets take the opportunity.
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According to ONS, 1.4 million women suffer from domestic abuse. Add that to 700,000 men,
and thats 2.1 billion people on average experience domestic violence. The number of people are
astonishing. So much so, until it sometimes result in death. Alan Travis discusses in his research,
The ONS data also reveals a hidden link between poverty and domestic abuse, with women
living in the poorest households more than three times more likely to be victims of domestic
abuse, including stalking, than those in higher income families. The official statistics on violent
crime and sexual offences in England and Wales, which are published annually, show a positive
picture of a steady long-term decline in violent crime over the past 20 years. The number of
violent incidents in England and Wales has fallen from a peak of 3.8m in 1995 to about 1.3m in
2013/14.With 526 homicides in 2013/14, the murder rate is now at its lowest level since 1989,
when 521 were recorded. Gun and knife crime is also falling. Statistics also prove that alcohol
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has a huge role in domestic violence. New figures on alcohol-fuelled crime, however, show that
the proportion of violent attacks in which drink played a role remains stubbornly at about 53%,
as it has for the last 10 years. Alcohol is reported to be a key factor in incidents between
strangers, two thirds of which were drink-related. It also starts young. At least 43% of kids by
the age of 16 have experienced domestic violence. And most common reason that people dont
tell is because of humiliation.
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Aeneas Williams, Alfred Morris, Antonio Gates, Benjamin Watson, Charles Way, Cris Carter,
Curtis Martin, DBrickashaw Ferguson, Dwayne Allen, Dwight Hollier, Eli Manning, James
Thrash, Jason Witten, John Dorenbos, John Lynch, LaVar Arrington, Mark Herzlich, Merton
Hanks, Prince Amukamara, Trent Green, Troy Vincent, and William Gay. (YouTube) This
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commercial aired during Super Bowl 50 and will continue when the NFL season kicks off this
August.
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Cook, Lindsey. "Domestic Violence Is as American as Apple Pie." US News. U.S.News &
World Report, 25 Sept. 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.
"Domestic Violence Victim: "I Was a Prisoner in My Own Home"" CBSNews. CBS
Interactive, 17 Mar. 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.
NFL domestic violence program shifts focus By: Lindsay H. Jones, @bylindsayhjones, USA
TODAY Sports, USA Today, 07347456, JUL 28, 2015
"Stopping the Silence: My Tool to Escape From Domestic Violence and to Find Liberty and
Justice." Letter to Judge Goldberg. 7 Jan. 2003. Http://samuel10011-ivil.tripod.com/id25.html.
23 May 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.
"Super Bowl 50: Domestic Violence PSA." YouTube. No More. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.
Sw Times. "Domestic Violence Needs Our Attention." Editorial. Http://swtimes.com/.
GateHouse Media, 19 Oct. 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2016.
Travis, Alan. "1.4 Million Women Suffered Domestic Abuse Last Year, ONS Figures Show."
The Guardian. Guardian News and Media, 12 Feb. 2015. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.