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Violence is the use of physical power in order to harm or kill another person.

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Is violent a character trait?

Violence is typically not considered a character trait, as traits are more enduring and inherent qualities that define a person's behavior and personality over time. Violence is often associated with behavior or actions, rather than a fundamental aspect of someone's character.


List five different types of violence and define each type?

Physical violence: Involves the use of force to cause harm or injury to a person's body. Sexual violence: Refers to any non-consensual sexual act or behavior, including rape, assault, and harassment. Emotional violence: Involves actions that manipulate, control, or harm a person's emotional well-being, such as verbal abuse or isolation. Financial violence: Occurs when there is financial control or abuse within a relationship, restricting access to resources or using money to manipulate or harm. Structural violence: Refers to societal structures that perpetuate harm and inequality, such as systemic racism, poverty, or discrimination.


When was Journal of Interpersonal Violence created?

Journal of Interpersonal Violence was created in 1986.


What are the different types of societal violence?

There are different definitions of the types of societal violence depending on the source and country being discussed. In America, it is accepted that the main types of societal violence historically have beenÊrioting, lynching, corporal punishment, and vigilantism.


What is the continuum of violence?

The continuum of violence is a framework used to explain the range of behaviors that can lead to violence. It suggests that violence exists on a spectrum, with behaviors such as verbal abuse, threats, and intimidation at one end, and physical harm and aggression at the other. By understanding this continuum, we can better recognize the warning signs and intervene to prevent violence.

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What does fantasy violence mean?

Fantasy Violence means violence on scenes that do not look real such as cartoons, if the characters look real such as in GTA4 then it is just called violence.


The dod and usaf define terrorism as the use or threat of unlawful violence to instill fear?

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Is gun violence getting worse?

Depends on what you define as gun violence and where you look. Subjectively: It is getting worse in UK, despite near-total gun ban. It is not getting worse in US.


What is the punishment for a committee member to commit an act of violence against a member of bar staff?

Define "act of violence." It actually must be a violent ACT, not just some harsh words. Violence against ANYBODY is a crime. Report it to your local law enforcement authorities.


How do you know if he is a predator?

Define predator. Violence is never okay. in any form. If you believe you are involved with a predator call you local police.


Can a defendant that has a violent crime get an execution of a suspended sentence?

Define "violent" crime, but it is extremely unlikely that the perpetrator of a crime of violence would get a suspended sentence.


How do you define physical aggression in a relationship?

This means actual violence and includes hitting, kicking, biting and so on. Yes it does mean acts of violence, but some lovers can be very violent when it comes to the sexual act as well and it's up to the partner to set them straight.


Is violent a character trait?

Violence is typically not considered a character trait, as traits are more enduring and inherent qualities that define a person's behavior and personality over time. Violence is often associated with behavior or actions, rather than a fundamental aspect of someone's character.


What is resisting arrest by silence?

Define "resisting by silence." There is such a thing as "Resisting Without Violence" for which you can be arrested (in jurisdictions which have such a statute on their books - Fla for example) where you intentionally, but without struggling, go limp - refuse to cooperate with the officers efforts to move you - and just generally passively resist the officer without violence


Can you Define socially sanctioned violence?

Socially sanctioned violence refers to acts of violence that are accepted or condoned by a society or community, often justified by cultural, legal, or social norms. This can include practices such as state-sanctioned warfare, capital punishment, or certain forms of punishment and retribution within communities. Such violence is typically seen as legitimate or necessary within the context of maintaining order or enforcing societal values. However, it raises ethical concerns regarding the justification and impact of such actions on individuals and communities.


When was Violence Violence created?

Violence Violence was created in 2006-07.


How many children die of gun violence each year?

You will have to define what age "children" encompasses. The FBI uniform crime report might be useful. There are many causes of death for "children" that are in front of firearms.