THREAT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND TACTICS AGAINST VIOLENCE: The Basics
Blog, violence is defined as “any act or threat of
an act(s) perceived and evidenced to be serious in intent and to have the
potential, if and when carried out, to cause the “Target(s)of the action(s)”
significant pain, injury or even death—“ I think, as these postings
continue, what evidences “serious intent” will become clear.
A’S COMPRISE THE BEDROCK OF MANAGING ANY KIND OF VIOLENCE.
This is not going to come as a big surprise to anyone. Everyone probably knows
that being aware of the environment, others in the environment, your self,
potential weapons, etc. are crucial to survival. Yet, just because something
is simple, basic and common knowledge doesn’t mean it isn’t important,
or, sadly, that everybody is going to adhere to its principles. Without a
doubt, failure to be observe, be aware, to assess and to anticipate
(think ahead of time what could happen and what kind of action a potential
target of violence could do, if attacked is a huge major factor behind
- the fact
that there is 1 rape or sexual assault every 2 minutes. - The fact
that there is 1 violent crime every 5 seconds. - 172 woman
physically and/or sexually assaulted each hour. - The fact
that over 261,000 women were raped/sexually assaulted in 2000. - The fact
that there were over 90,000 forcible rapes reported in 2000 (Fact: Only
1 out of 10 rapes are actually reported). - The fact
that, in 2000, 2.8 % of college women were raped in a Dept. Of Justice
6-month study. - And the fact
that 17% of rape and/or sexual assault victims were attacked by someone
they knew and trusted. - Or the fact
that there is one murder every 34 minutes.
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