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What is Domestic Violence? |
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According to the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence; "battering
is a pattern of behavior used to establish power
and control over another person through fear and
intimidation, often including the threat or use
of violence. Battering happens when one person
believes they are entitled to control another.
Assault, battering and domestic violence are
crimes." Abuse of family members can take many
forms. Battering may include emotional abuse,
economic abuse, sexual abuse, using children,
threats, using male privilege, intimidation,
isolation, and a variety of other behaviors used
to maintain fear, intimidation and power. In all
cultures, the perpetrators are most commonly the
men of the family. Women are most commonly the
victims of violence. Elder and child abuse are
also prevalent. Acts of domestic violence
generally fall into one or more of the following
categories:
Physical Battering - The abuser’s physical
attacks or aggressive behavior can range from
bruising to murder.
Sexual Abuse -
Physical attack by the abuser is often
accompanied by, or culminates in, sexual
violence.
Psychological Battering -The abuser’s
psychological or mental violence can include
constant verbal abuse, harassment, excessive
possessiveness, isolating the woman from friends
and family, deprivation of physical and economic
resources, and destruction of personal property.
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Welcome to the Fifth Judicial District Court |
| The Fifth
Judicial District Court was organized in 1889 and consisted
of the counties of Socorro and Lincoln. Chaves, Eddy and Lea
Counties had not been created then and were part of Lincoln
County. In 1889, Chaves and Eddy Counties were created. They
were to remain part of Lincoln County until January 1, 1891,
and be attached to the Third Judicial District. However, an
Act of Congress approved July 10, 1890, created five
judicial districts in the Territory of New Mexico. The
Counties of Socorro, Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy constituted
the Fifth Judicial District. In 1903, Roosevelt County was
created and attached to the Fifth Judicial District. In
1905, Lincoln and Socorro Counties became part of the Third
Judicial District leaving Chaves, Eddy and Roosevelt
Counties as the Fifth Judicial District. In 1909, Curry
County was created and added to the district. In 1917, Lea
and DeBaca Counties became part of the district. In 1921,
Curry, Quay, Roosevelt and DeBaca Counties became the Ninth
Judicial District, leaving Chaves, Eddy and Lea Counties as
the Fifth Judicial District.
The Fifth Judicial District is
one of the largest districts in the State of New Mexico. The
judges and employees are proud of the efficient operation of
the courts in this district. We welcome you to visit the
courthouses in this district to view all aspects of your
trial court system. |
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Shaken Baby Syndrome
Watch for signs |
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Shaken Baby Syndrome is a term used to describe brain injury in
young children under three years of age (most commonly under 18
months) resulting from vigorous shaking of an infant or child by the
arms, legs, or shoulders. This motion often results in bleeding
inside the head and can cause irreversible brain damage, blindness,
cerebral palsy, hearing loss, spinal cord injuries, seizures,
learning disabilities, and even death. It can be traced historically
from the mid-1500's and was officially named and defined in 1974.
Shaken Baby Syndrome is considered to be a form of child abuse. If
you believe that your child has been subjected to any abuse, please
report it by calling 1-800-252-5400. This number will also work in
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas.
For immediate assistance,
please call 911.
symptoms can be vomiting with lethargy
or drowsiness, respiratory difficulties, coma or death. Usually
reported is that the infant stopped breathing, went to sleep and
could not be aroused, was dropped or rolled off something .
Diagnosis is made by CT or MRI scans and eye examinations. Skull
fractures are usually not present, rather hemorrhages in the brain.
Parents of children receiving out of home care should discuss all
forms of discipline with the caregiver. This discussion should
include references to Shaken Baby Syndrome.
For More Information Please Visit:
http://aboutshakenbaby.com/
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