Theories that Explain Violent Actions
The causes of aggression can be attributed to various aspects and factors. Some attributes are connected to perpetrators’ internal characteristics, their circumstances, and types of violence committed. The neuro-moral theory of anti-social behavior proposed by Raine and Yang (2006) indicates that different brain parts are responsible for decision-making. The psychophysiology concept explores the levels of arousal within individuals, explaining the biological nature of anti-social and violent behavior. Another biological factor is the brain mechanism that indicates that violent actions result from reduced brain volumes, and impairment functioning with connectivity in vital regions that execute brain functions. The Lombroso theory viewed violence as an indication of less evolved persons.
Preventive measures to Combat Violence
The public health adopts primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive measures to stop violence in the community. The primary measures aim to reduce the number of new cases and illnesses causing violence. The secondary ones aim to lower the prevalence of violence in the population, while the tertiary aims to minimize injuries caused by violent individuals. School-based programs are designed to teach effective ways of conflict-resolution, violence prevention, dating violence, sexual abuse, and other violent actions among students at an early age. The media is used in public education and campaigns that promote intervention programs in the community. The Advertising Council and Family Violence Prevention Funds educated the public against violence, by using the radios, television, newspapers, print-public awareness, and announcements to increase public awareness in acting and preventing violent actions in the community. The use of deterrence sanctions to stop individuals from violent behaviors and intervention plans helps victims from further victimization. Implementing policies that protect and control violent actions in the community.