Get Behind Closed Doors: Violence In The American Family - Pubpages

Nearly one-half of the children and adolescents surveyed (46.3 percent) were assaulted at least once in the past year, and more than 1 in 10 (10.2 percent) were injured in an assault; 1 in 4 (24.6 percent) were victims of robbery, vandalism, or theft; 1 in 10 (10.2 percent) suffered from child maltreatment (includ- ing ...

Nearly one-half of the children and adolescents surveyed (46.3 percent) were assaulted at least once in the past year, and more than 1 in 10 (10.2 percent) were injured in an assault; 1 in 4 (24.6 percent) were victims of robbery, vandalism, or theft; 1 in 10 (10.2 percent) suffered from child maltreatment (includ- ing ...

Synopsis: In 'Behind Closed Doors' Jenny Tomlin recounts her traumatic upbringing at the hands of a physically and sexually abusive father, as well as how she and her siblings not only survived but eventually transcended their experiences, and how she went on to find love and happiness in her life.

Synopsis: In 'Behind Closed Doors' Jenny Tomlin recounts her traumatic upbringing at the hands of a physically and sexually abusive father, as well as how she and her siblings not only survived but eventually transcended their experiences, and how she went on to find love and happiness in her life.

Behind Closed Doors takes this classic tale to a whole new level. Grace is a young woman who cares for her sister with Down's Syndrome. She meets Jack, who is charming and shows kindness to her sister.

Behind Closed Doors takes this classic tale to a whole new level. Grace is a young woman who cares for her sister with Down's Syndrome. She meets Jack, who is charming and shows kindness to her sister.

Globally, it is estimated that up to 1 billion children aged 2–17 years, have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect in the past year (1). Experiencing violence in childhood impacts lifelong health and well-being.

Globally, it is estimated that up to 1 billion children aged 2–17 years, have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence or neglect in the past year (1). Experiencing violence in childhood impacts lifelong health and well-being.

68% are abused by a family member. Most children become victims of abuse and neglect at 18 months or younger.

68% are abused by a family member. Most children become victims of abuse and neglect at 18 months or younger.

1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.

1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.

Newlyweds Grace and Jack Angel seem to lead a perfect life in British author Paris's gripping debut, but appearances can be deceiving. In addition to being a handsome, successful attorney, Jack is also a sadistic psychopath, and the couple's picture-perfect Spring Eaton, England, home doubles as Grace's prison.

Newlyweds Grace and Jack Angel seem to lead a perfect life in British author Paris's gripping debut, but appearances can be deceiving. In addition to being a handsome, successful attorney, Jack is also a sadistic psychopath, and the couple's picture-perfect Spring Eaton, England, home doubles as Grace's prison.

Approximately four million referrals for alleged maltreatment are made to child protective agencies each year. Researchers have estimated that between 3.3 million and 10 million children are exposed to adult domestic violence each year.

Approximately four million referrals for alleged maltreatment are made to child protective agencies each year. Researchers have estimated that between 3.3 million and 10 million children are exposed to adult domestic violence each year.

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"Behind closed doors" by B.A.Paris (spoilers!) While the book was fascinating enough, I just can't get over how unrealistic the end is. Obviously don't read on if you haven't read the book yet. So Jack is locked up in his secret room and dies from dehydration after a few days.

"Behind closed doors" by B.A.Paris (spoilers!) While the book was fascinating enough, I just can't get over how unrealistic the end is. Obviously don't read on if you haven't read the book yet. So Jack is locked up in his secret room and dies from dehydration after a few days.