Adriana Hinojosa's Blog

How Can We Stop Assaults From Being Committed Against Women? When I read the statistics on the percentage of women that experience physical abuse or sexual abuse. The numbers were significant yet not surprising. Women in general face different risks than men regarding violence and sexual abuse. Learning about the numbers of sexual abuse in other parts of the world as well as sexual trafficking, and even murder that was mostly caused by someone who they knew was heart wrenching.          When looking at the numbers in different parts of the world, it is hard to figure out how there is one right answer to stopping assaults and violence against women. In third world countries, violence amongst women is sadly part of the culture. From child marriages to genital mutilation, the answer ca varies depending on the region. In South Sudan, violence amongst women is closely related to the conflict-ridden region. In the US, dating violence, bull...

Overall, I got most of the answers right on the self-quiz on the CDC website. I did however learn the statistics regarding 1 in 5 children experiencing mental health disease in their lives. Having four children myself, my first thought was on how this may or may not affect one of my own children in their lives. I also learned about the cost that mental health costs America a year. $193.2 seems like a significant amount of money that perhaps could be looked at closer. In learning more about the statitstics of mental health in America, I learned that over 40 million Americans have a mental health disorder yet 56% of Americans do not receive treatment for their mental health disorder. I do know someone that has suffered and still struggles with mental health issues. He went to Iraq and served in the war against terrorism. He unfortunately came back with sever post-traumatic stress disorder. From difficulties coming back to civilian life after being in war, to nightmares, abusi...