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VIOLENCE AGAINST YOUTH [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Family Law (common law)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of the Family
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abused parent
1, record 1, English, abused%20parent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In spite of the lack of public attention abused parents have received, adolescent-to-parent violence has features that are common to all forms of family violence. Control and domination are central to domestic violence... and is a preeminent concern of all parents whose youth use violence against them. Adolescents who use violence at home perceive their parents as weak and ineffective and perceive themselves as lacking power... Adolescents use violence and abuse to take power away from their parents and to control decision making in their families. 2, record 1, English, - abused%20parent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parent maltraité
1, record 1, French, parent%20maltrait%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parent maltraité : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 1, French, - parent%20maltrait%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Indigenous Peoples
- Sociology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Women’s Circle
1, record 2, English, Indigenous%20Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Circle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indigenous Women's Circle was established on May 24, 2018, to engage with Indigenous women leaders and experts in the public and private sectors on the challenges they face and their priorities for the Government of Canada related to advancing gender equality.... Each member brings a wealth of knowledge related to three priority areas at Women and Gender Equality Canada(WAGE) : increasing women's economic security and prosperity; encouraging women's leadership and democratic participation; and ending violence against women and girls. Indigenous Women's Circle members come from a broad range of sectors and include First Nations, Métis, Inuit, youth, and Elders, with representation from all parts of the country. 1, record 2, English, - Indigenous%20Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Circle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Peuples Autochtones
- Sociologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Cercle des femmes autochtones
1, record 2, French, Cercle%20des%20femmes%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Cercle des femmes autochtones a été créé le 24 mai 2018 pour discuter avec les dirigeantes et expertes autochtones des secteurs public et privé sur les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées et sur leurs priorités pour le gouvernement du Canada en matière de défense de l'égalité entre les genres. [...] Chaque membre possède de vastes connaissances relativement aux trois domaines prioritaires chez Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada (FEGC) : accroître la sécurité et la prospérité économiques des femmes; promouvoir l'accès des femmes aux postes de responsabilité et leur participation à la vie démocratique; et mettre fin à la violence faite aux femmes et aux filles. Les membres du Cercle des femmes autochtones proviennent d'un large éventail de secteurs et comprennent des représentantes des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits ainsi que des jeunes et des Anciens de toutes les régions du pays. 1, record 2, French, - Cercle%20des%20femmes%20autochtones
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Criminology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- direct victimization
1, record 3, English, direct%20victimization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Victimization during childhood, such as child maltreatment, is also associated with several other risk factors for violent victimization in adulthood, including alcohol and drug use... Research on the victimization of children and youth indicates that not only direct victimization but also witnessing violence is traumatic for children and constitutes a form of victimization... A high prevalence of physical or sexual violence in childhood is related to a higher level of physical violence against women in adulthood... 1, record 3, English, - direct%20victimization
Record 3, Key term(s)
- direct victimisation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Criminologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- victimisation directe
1, record 3, French, victimisation%20directe
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La victimisation pendant l'enfance, comme les mauvais traitements infligés aux enfants, est également associée à plusieurs autres facteurs de risque de victimisation violente à l'âge adulte, notamment la consommation d'alcool et de drogues [...] Les recherches sur la victimisation des enfants et des jeunes indiquent que non seulement la victimisation directe, mais aussi le fait d'être témoin de la violence, sont traumatisants pour les enfants et constituent une forme de victimisation [...] Une forte prévalence de la violence physique ou sexuelle dans l'enfance est liée à un niveau plus élevé de violence physique à l'égard des femmes à l'âge adulte [...] 1, record 3, French, - victimisation%20directe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2024-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Students Against Destructive Decisions
1, record 4, English, Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SADD 1, record 4, English, SADD
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Students Against Driving Drunk 2, record 4, English, Students%20Against%20Driving%20Drunk
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 4, English, SADD
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 4, English, SADD
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Students Against Destructive Decisions; Students Against Driving Drunk; SADD : Founded as Students Against Driving Drunk in 1981 in Wayland, Massachusetts, SADD has grown to become the nation's dominant peer-to-peer youth education and prevention organization with thousands of chapters in middle schools, high schools and colleges. In 1997, in response to requests from SADD students themselves, SADD expanded its mission and name and now sponsors chapters called Students Against Destructive Decisions.... With its expanded focus, SADD now highlights prevention of all destructive behaviors and attitudes that are harmful to young people, including underage drinking, substance abuse, impaired driving, violence, and suicide. 1, record 4, English, - Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Students Against Destructive Decisions
1, record 4, French, Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SADD 1, record 4, French, SADD
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Students Against Driving Drunk 2, record 4, French, Students%20Against%20Driving%20Drunk
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 4, French, SADD
former designation, correct, United States
- SADD 2, record 4, French, SADD
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Students Against Destructive Decisions; Students Against Driving Drunk : L'organisme a changé de nom en 1997. 3, record 4, French, - Students%20Against%20Destructive%20Decisions
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-07-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- BC Society of Transition Houses
1, record 5, English, BC%20Society%20of%20Transition%20Houses
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BCSTH 2, record 5, English, BCSTH
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC Society of Transition Houses(BCSTH) is a centre of excellence enhancing the continuum of services and strategies necessary to end violence against women, youth and children. BCSTH is a non-profit association of Transition, Second and Third Stage Houses, Safe Homes, Children Who Witness Abuse Programs and other groups which serve the needs of women and their children fleeing violence. 3, record 5, English, - BC%20Society%20of%20Transition%20Houses
Record 5, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Society of Transition Houses
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- BC Society of Transition Houses
1, record 5, French, BC%20Society%20of%20Transition%20Houses
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BCSTH 2, record 5, French, BCSTH
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Society of Transition Houses
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-01-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- juvenile abuse
1, record 6, English, juvenile%20abuse
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- juvenile violence 2, record 6, English, juvenile%20violence
correct
- violence against youth 1, record 6, English, violence%20against%20youth
correct
- teenage violence 2, record 6, English, teenage%20violence
correct
- violence against children 2, record 6, English, violence%20against%20children
correct, see observation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
America is in the midst of a raging epidemic of juvenile homicide, suicide, and abuse. ... The children who killed 12-year-old Amanda Simpson ... doused the kitchen floor [with gasoline] and set the fuel alight. ... Six boys and two girls, ages 12 to 16 at the time of the crime, were convicted or plead guilty in connection with Amanda’s death. 2, record 6, English, - juvenile%20abuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These terms apply to any type of violence that involves youngsters, either as victims or perpetrators. The synonym for "violence against children" is sometimes reserved for children under 12. 3, record 6, English, - juvenile%20abuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... this onslaught of childhood violence knows no boundaries of race, geography, or class. ... An ever-increasing number of youngsters are caught up in violence - as victims, as witnesses, as perpetrators. ... Juvenile arrests for aggravated assault and forcible rape are rising dramatically. ... For too many children, there are no safe havens. They are victimized at home, at school, on the street. ... More adolescents die from violence - especially gun violence - than from any other illness. 2, record 6, English, - juvenile%20abuse
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- violence faite aux jeunes
1, record 6, French, violence%20faite%20aux%20jeunes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- violence juvénile 2, record 6, French, violence%20juv%C3%A9nile
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que, depuis 10 ans, la criminalité juvénile ait régressé, on remarque toutefois qu'elle s'accompagne de plus de violence. 3, record 6, French, - violence%20faite%20aux%20jeunes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Violence juvénile» est proposé sur le modèle de «criminalité juvénile» et «prostitution juvénile». 2, record 6, French, - violence%20faite%20aux%20jeunes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- violencia contra los jóvenes
1, record 6, Spanish, violencia%20contra%20los%20j%C3%B3venes
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- actos de violencia sobra menores 1, record 6, Spanish, actos%20de%20violencia%20sobra%20menores
masculine noun, plural
- violencia juvenil 2, record 6, Spanish, violencia%20juvenil
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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