Violence and Abuse: Major Types of Violence and Abuse

Types of Violence Sexual Violence Sexual Harassment Family Violence Stalking Community Violence Institution Violence Workplace Violence Terrorism

Sexual Violence/Harassment Sexual Violence is any type of sexual activity gained through force, threat of force, or persuasion. - Includes rape which is sexual intercourse by force or without consent. Sexual Harassment is intentionally annoying and offensively making sexually related comments or behaviors or persuading people into unwanted sexual activity. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2007 13% of college women report they were forced to have sex by a dating partner. As many as one quarter of female students experience sexual assault over the course of their college career (Break the Cycle, Inc., 2005). Approximately 90% of victims of sexual assault on college campuses know their attacker (Break the Cycle, Inc., 2005).

Family Violence Otherwise known as domestic violence. Pattern of behavior that is characterized by physical assaults, including sexual violence, psychological/emotional abuse, and threats to cause physical harm to family, couples, or unrelated individuals living together. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2007 53% of victims of domestic violence were abused by a current or former boyfriend or girlfriend. Nearly one third of college students report having physically assaulted a dating partner in the previous 12 months (Break the Cycle, Inc., 2005). Picture from neucare.net

Stalking The unwanted or obsessive attention by an individual or group of people toward another person. Typical behaviors ( Table 4.2 pg. 104) According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2007 Over 13% of college women report they have been stalked. Picture from stateofanxiety.com

Community Violence Violence that occurs in public settings (Gang Violence) Streets Bars Picture from slopeofhope.com

Institutional Violence Otherwise known as school violence where students attack peers, teachers, or administrators. Cyber/social Physical Emotional Picture fromtheblacksphere.net

Workplace Violence Any act of violence directed toward an individual performing his/her job. Picture from www.securitysourceonline.com

Terrorism Intentional violence acts against civilians to produce extreme fear, property damage, and numerous deaths. 9/11 Sandy Hook Shooting Boston Marathon Bombing ISIS Picture from lynn-library.libguides.com

Questions 1. What were the major types of violence covered? 2. What is the most common type of Sexual Violence? 3. What are some typical behaviors of stalking? 4. What are signs of domestic violence? 5. Which one do you believe is the worst and why?

Works Cited Essential Concepts for Healthy Living By Alters Schiff, Sixth Edition Some of the information provided courtesy of UW-Platteville Campus Police