Change of Plans/New Sources

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I have completely wiped the slate clean with my Capstone at this point, I have brainstormed a few ideas some of which are simpler than others. My brainstorming has brought me to a topic that isn't so simple, but rather complex in it's' own way. I have decided to base my project around a Women's Center, which comes with sub-topics. The "Shenandoah  Women's Center" organization focus on hope and empowerment for women, men and children who have fell victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, LGBT, stalking, and human trafficking.

Sine I am doing a social media campaign for this organization, I will be able to include all of those factors. However, my research is going to based around domestic violence and sexual abuse since those statistics are much higher. Overall research is going to based around how to translate the information from the organization to audiences. At this point, I have researched some theories and general information about domestic abuse and sexual assault among women, men and children. I will add on to my research after I have interviewed with the organization.

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

The first source is focused on the health care system response to the exposure of domestic violence amongst the children. The source discuss the newly developed protocols. In comparison, health care professionals are more focused on the well-being of the individual rather than the child. Therefore, the suggestion is to get extended and integrated protocols that include the child's well-being also. Since my organization is a health care system, I figured this study would be relevant. 

Alienation and Domestic Abuse

The second source explores how women who have been domestically abused cope with loneliness. It is found in this research that women who are victims of domestic abuse cope with loneliness very differently than the general population. This was based on several aspects of a questionnaire distributed the study including; reflection and acceptance, self-development and understanding, social support network, distancing and denial, religion and faith, and increased activity.