Background and AimsWHO estimates that globally one billion children are affected by physical, sexual and/or emotional violence and neglect [1]. Studies, esp. the Kaiser study have shown that direct or vicarious exposure to violence as in adverse…
The UN and World Bank place increasing emphasis on preventing violence, given its enormous social, emotional and economic costs. Much attention has been given to address grievances and create institutions to help prevent violence. But the role of…
Untreated trauma and PTSD are believed to underlie substance abuse (SA) and domestic violence (DV). Some military personnel attempt to manage their PTSD with the use of DV tactics and SA, causing harm to themselves and others. Workshop participants…
