Contemporary theories of child physical abuse (CPA) emphasize the proximal role of social cognitive processes (many of which are implicit in nature) in the occurrence of parental aggression.
Recent theories of drug and alcohol abuse (1) emphasize the importance of "bottom-up" incentive processes in initiating drinking and of "top-down" cortical control of behavior in the regulation of drug taking.
The potential advantages of community consent need to be examined carefully against potential harms that could result if the community were to value community benefits over the protection of an individual; however, the usual measures for protecting against abuse, from emphasizing researcher integrity to requiring local IRB review, could help minimize those risks.
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican announced on Friday that it was preparing a new set of guidelines to help bishops offer a "coordinated and efficient" response to sexual abuse, one that emphasizes protecting children, cooperating with civil authorities and careful selection of future priests.
The severity of abuse described herein emphasizes the need to promote safety and access to violence support services for FSWs.
On her visit to Angola last year, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton praised the 2008 elections, but also encouraged the country to hold presidential elections and investigate human rights abuses, while emphasizing the need for improved government.
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration budget released Wednesday emphasizes drug abuse punishment and interdiction over treatment and prevention, despite recent rhetoric from the Office of National Drug Control Policy on a "21st century" approach.
Cantu, while not speaking about Probert's substance abuse specifically, also emphasized that "as of now, the medical community is not aware that any drug abuse, including alcohol, leads to" chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The child abuse factor was emphasized, not the sexual orientation.
In his remarks, Cardinal Ruini focused on the need for "rigorous clarity" in resolving abuse cases, but emphasized also the "respect and affection" of bishops for their priests, "the overwhelming majority of whom are faithful and generous servants of the Lord and the people entrusted to them".
