CRM 102 Study Guide - Final Guide: Intimate Partner Violence, Social Learning Theory, Gun Violence
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No single factor causes violence, but the various elements and situational factors are correlated but not the cause. Uninformed opinions and emotion cloud the issue, but policy makers need to make solid research. The public needs facts in order to engage in a meaningful conversation. Gun violence has remained stable since about 2002. Guns are mainly used in robbery and assault, and mainly used in western canada. Gun availability is an important factor but not the only one. 4 out of 10 violent crimes in us involved alcohol. No study actually establishes a casual relationship between alcohol and violence. There is no casual relationship between alcohol and violent behaviour but a serious correlation. Studies report a very strong correlation between exposure to violent media and aggressive behaviour but this does not mean causation: assault and homicide. Assault and homicide are often seen on a continuum. The escalation of a potentially violent situation from its start through assault to homicide.
