HSCI 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sexual Assault, Homicide, Psychological Abuse
19 Apr 2019
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Victims of violence experience slide 9 about ptsd. Explore ways to prevent violence using methods one and two. All the behaviour that we are involved in, including violence, is influenced by multiple factors (slide 12) *on exam. All factors can relate to all forms of violence. 80% of the world live in low and middle income countries , and 95% of homicide. 598 homicides in canada in 2011 occurs in lmic. Almost always related to another form of violence. Witnessing violence, more likely to become perpetrators and victims. Youth homicide rates vary considerably among regions and countries, lower in high income countries. Possible personal risk factors for youth violence. Biological (related to individual, personality) chances of violence for a child begins in the womb and also influenced by stresses and trauma, can be lower socioeconomic status, psychological (personality disorders, esp. Among men can lead to violence) , behavioural, and cultural. Being male is a strong demographic risk factor.
