Violent

Violent refers to the use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.

Definition

The World Health Organization defines violence as 'the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation'. This definition encompasses interpersonal violence as well as suicidal behavior and armed conflict. It also includes economic violence and social violence.

Types of Violence

Violence can be divided into three broad categories:

• Self-directed violence
• Interpersonal violence
• Collective violence

Self-directed Violence

Self-directed violence is subdivided into suicidal behavior and self-abuse. The former includes suicidal thoughts, attempted suicides – also called para suicide or deliberate self-injury in some countries – and completed suicides.

Interpersonal Violence

Interpersonal violence is divided into two subcategories: Family and intimate partner violence – that is, violence largely between family members and intimate partners, usually, though not exclusively, taking place in the home. Community violence – violence between individuals who are unrelated, and who may or may not know each other, generally taking place outside the home.

Collective Violence

Collective violence is subdivided into social, political and economic violence.

Prevention

Prevention programs shown to be effective or to have promise in reducing youth violence include life skills and social development programs designed to help children and adolescents manage anger, resolve conflict, and develop the necessary social skills to solve problems.

See Also

• Aggression
• Anger
• Conflict resolution
• Domestic violence
• Hate crime

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