Violence Prevention
Articles, videos and resources on violence prevention from experts in the field of mental health.
The Origin of Polarization, Prejudice, and Warfare
One of the most significant contributions of my theoretical approach, Separation Theory, is that it offers an... >>
Insight into the Violent Mind
Both glamorizing and demonizing violence help us avoid having to understand the violent mind. We... >>
Preventing Interpersonal Violence in Relationships
As a therapist, I want to help survivors of dating violence, domestic violence, and abusive... >>
The Making of a Murderer
Years ago, when I was in the process of creating a violence assessment scale, I... >>
Protected: The Psychology of Violent Television: Why We Watch and How it Affects Us Webinar: Video and Resources
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VIDEO: Dr. James Garbarino Discusses Various Causes of Aggression in Boys and Girls
Watch an excerpt from PsychAlive’s exclusive interview with Dr. James Garbarino. Dr. James Garbarino discusses... >>
A Horrific Event – What Can We Learn From the Sandy Hook Shooting
Scary, disturbing, disgusting and virtually incomprehensible. These are the immediate feelings that overwhelm me while... >>
7 Ways to Stop Your Child from Becoming Violent
Seeing an image of a violent adult, it’s hard to imagine the innocent baby he... >>
Offering Psychological First Aid After a Tragedy
The tragedy in Aurora, Colorado was an extreme act of senseless violence that truly shook... >>
Why Domestic Violence Occurs and How to Stop It
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with domestic violence on the rise, it is... >>