Predicting Violent Behavior
Predicting Violent Behavior
Examines technical research into the nature and causes of domestic and workplace violence and the possibility of predicting it. Discusses at-risk population and variables used for predicting (age, church attendance, education and sexuality). Includes tabl
2,250 words (
approx. 9 pages) |
10 sources |
1999
Paper Summary:
Aggressive and violent behavior has become an increasing concern in American society over the past two decades. Violent behavior is a serious problem both in homes and in the work place.
There is an epidemic of family violence in the United States. Victims include women, children, and the elderly. Approximately two million women are assaulted annually, and husbands or partners kill one-third of the female murder victims every year (Arbetter, 1995
From the Paper:
"VIOLENT BEHAVIOR RISK: A PREDICTIVE ANALYSIS
Introduction
Aggressive and violent behavior has become an increasing concern in American society over the past two decades. Violent behavior is a serious problem both in homes and in the work place.
There is an epidemic of family violence in the United States. Victims include women, children, and the elderly. Approximately two million women are assaulted annually, and husbands or partners kill one-third of the female murder victims every year (Arbetter, 1995).
The American Medical Association reported that one in three women will be assaulted by a domestic partner in her lifetime?four million in any given year. Of the 5,745 women murdered in 1991, as a ..."
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