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  1. Psychology of Violence

    Psychology of Violence is a multidisciplinary research journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression, including identifying the causes of violence from a psychological framework, …

  2. Gun violence and crime - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Gun violence affects society in many ways, including higher medical costs, reductions in quality of life because of fear of gun violence, and stresses on the criminal justice system.

  3. Warning signs of youth violence - American Psychological …

    Jan 1, 2013 · 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 …

  4. Preventing intimate partner violence by focusing on abusers

    Apr 1, 2023 · Programs that try to treat abusive partners have a long, uncertain history. Can psychologists help make them better?

  5. Intimate partner violence - American Psychological Association (APA)

    Oct 29, 2012 · Your risk of experiencing intimate partner violence increases if you are poor, less educated, an adolescent or a young adult, or female.

  6. Why some people resort to vigilantism—to the admiration of many

    Dec 23, 2024 · Vigilantism is a complex issue rooted in the erosion of trust in society and institutions. Psychological research has shown contributing factors include pervasive …

  7. On defining violence, and why it matters. - APA PsycNet

    The article discusses the importance of a comprehensive definition of violence, outlining its essential elements and implications for research, prevention, and treatment.

  8. Human Aggression and Violence

    Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions.

  9. Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic

    May 30, 2024 · 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 …

  10. Perspectives on how we can better address sexual, partner, youth, …

    Mar 19, 2025 · Despite decades of research examining the causes and consequences of sexual, intimate partner, youth, and community violence, rates of violence remain at epidemic levels in …