Psychology of Violence - American Psychological Association (APA) Psychology of Violence is a multidisciplinary research journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression, including identifying the causes of violence from a psychological framework, finding ways to prevent or reduce violence, and developing practical interventions and treatments As a multidisciplinary forum, Psychology of Violence recognizes that all forms of violence and aggression are
VIOLENCE YOUT H - American Psychological Association (APA) Violence refers to immediate or chronic situations that result in injury to the psychological, social, or physical well-being of indi-viduals or groups While acknowledging the multidimensional nature of violence, the APA Commission on Violence and Youth focused on interpersonal violence, which is defined as behavior by persons against persons that threatens, attempts, or completes intentional
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic Research by APA reveals a post-pandemic surge in violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers, driving a rise in intentions to resign or transfer, highlighting a critical need for national interventions to ensure the well-being of educators and school communities
How to prevent harmful masculinity and violence Educate parents on the negative consequences of physical punishment and humiliation techniques on children (e g , Violence-Free Childhood) Educate parents to create safe, nurturing, healthy environments and relationships that prevent modeling violence to children, and teach them to express and regulate their emotions (e g , ACT Raising Safe Kids)
Warning signs of youth violence - American Psychological Association (APA) Learn how to deal with anger and whether you are at risk for violent behavior, recognize warning signs of violence in others, and discover what you can do to help People often commit violence as a form of emotional expression, manipulation, retaliation, and a learned behavior
Mental illness and violence: Debunking myths, addressing realities Research is helping to tease apart why some people with serious mental illness are prone to violence while others are not, and how clinicians and others can help through improved treatment and informed myth-busting
Violence Socioeconomic Status This fact sheet explains how exposure to violence affects education, employment and other socioeconomic factors
Living in violent neighborhoods affects children’s brain development Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children’s development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential threats, potentially leading to poorer mental health and other negative outcomes
Why some people resort to vigilantism—to the admiration of many Vigilantism is a complex issue rooted in the erosion of trust in society and institutions Psychological research has shown contributing factors include pervasive economic disparities, inequities in the criminal justice system, and the perception that some corporations put profit over public welfare Researchers who examined how to reduce vigilante violence in India and Pakistan found such