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, 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
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, 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
Human Aggression and Violence Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions
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
Global perspectives on sexual violence: Understanding the experiences . . . Objective: The growth of the #MeToo movement suggested the beginnings of a sexual violence reckoning Despite the global reach of this movement, changes in the ways in which societies understand and respond to sexual violence remain in their early stages It is also apparent that our understanding of the impact of sexual violence, how survivors recover, and the factors that affect sexual
Youth Violence: What We Know and What We Need to Know Acts of violence are influenced by multiple factors, often acting together We summarize evidence on some major risk factors and protective factors for youth violence, highlighting individual and contextual factors, which often interact
Violence Socioeconomic Status This fact sheet explains how exposure to violence affects education, employment and other socioeconomic factors