Violence defined, common acts and impacts discussed, community impact explained, ways to avoid violence provided.
Violence refers to the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.
Impacts may include physical injuries, psychological trauma, emotional distress, and social isolation.
Violence can lead to increased fear, decreased trust, economic decline, and harm to the community's social fabric.