... is absent and unable to cross- examine leaving what could be a very leading testimony. In 1965 the Supreme Court was mostly concerned with preventing hearsay and making sure all witnesses were cross- examined when it came to the right of confrontation. In Pointer vs. Texas the complaining witness had testified in a preliminary hearing, where he was not cross-examined ... the Supreme Court, O'Connor, J., joined by Rehnquist, said that, "it was held that the confrontation clause did not absolutely prohibit the child witnesses from testifying through the statutory procedure, because (1) fac...

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... the 1960's there have been increasing numbers of members of other denominations, who have been charged with crimes for turning to prayer rather than to medicine for their kids. Jehovah's Witnesses teaches that blood transfusions, even if needed to save a life, must not be accepted. This teaching is base upon three passages in the Bible which prohibit the consuming of blood ... cut off," and lastly Acts 15:29: " That ye abstain . . . from blood . . . " Most all other Christian groups believe that these passages refer only to dietary laws, not medical laws. Jehovah's Witnesses brought sui...

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... filed by women prisoner. With all the people within the prison why aren't there any witnesses to these sexual acts taking place? It seems that most of the sexual harassment takes place without witnesses between people of unequal power in a highly structured, hierarchical organization. If there are no witnesses, the tendency of most people in that organization, and in our society, will be ... ...

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... than a child. However, it would be a good idea to shake the confidence of the child, without bullying, as Nigro et al (1989) found that child witnesses who appear confident are judged as more credible than adult witnesses. It may also be a good idea to point out that until recent changes in legislation children under six were considered incompetent to testify and that ... ...

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... incisive arguing that mothers and daughters do, for her fantasy of her ideal mother-daughter relationship that she yearns for surely must be better than any of those realities she witnesses at those restaurants she frequents. But, then any relationship experiences mundane quarrels and simple arguments, which breeze over fairly quickly, leaving the eternal love of the relationship still present underneath ... ...

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... behavior and tendencies are past down from generation to generation. Before the cycle can be broken the behavior can pass through many of generations. If the individual is abused or witnesses abuse at home they are more likely to become abusive parents themselves (Gosselin, 2010). Since the home is the first place where the child learns positive and negative ways the ... ...

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... live with the thoughts of being abused all their lives. Many people are not aware of the long-term effects abuse can have on a child. Whether a child experiences abuse or witnesses it, the effects often affect the physical, intellectual, and emotional growth of the child. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time organizations try to make the public aware ... ...

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... abuse. Many victims are so young that they have not learned to communicate. Some are too embarrassed or afraid. Many incidents occur behind closed door sand, even when another adult witnesses inappropriate or criminal behavior, the adult may not want to get involved in a "family matter" (Siegel 2002). In 1998, there were an estimated 903,000 victims of maltreatment nationwide. This ... ...

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... into relationships. Children who witness violence at home are more likely to think that violence at home is normal. Children should be protected from abuse, even when they are just witnesses. Can police protect from abuse? Yes, it can, only if the person who is being abused is not afraid to go to the police post and complain against the abuser ... ...

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... live with the thoughts of being abused all their lives. Many people are not aware of the long-term effects abuse can have on a child. Whether a child experiences abused, or witnesses it, the effects often affect the physical, intellectual, and emotional growth of the child. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (Child Abuse: An American Epidemic). It is a time organizations try ... ...

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... away to come back. For the ones I have left behind. She is committed to her roots on Mango Street. We witness Esperanza blossoming from a innocent, shy girl to one who witnesses much, but all of this makes her strong and clear about her desires for her life. What she sees is the male domination (machismo), violence and rape. The violence in ... ...

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