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Breaking the cycles of violence
Death Studies
|September 3, 2005
Summary
Understanding the cycle of violence is key to global problem-solving. A developed model outlines how violence perpetuates across family, community, and global levels, offering points to break these cycles.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Conflict Studies
Background:
- Violence perpetuates globally across various levels, from interpersonal to international.
- Understanding the mechanisms driving these cycles is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a multi-disciplinary model of cyclical violence perpetuation.
- To identify key points within the cycle where intervention is possible.
Main Methods:
- Development of a cyclical model by The International Work Group on Death, Dying and Bereavement.
- Identification of key components: Violent Act(s), Perception, Immediate Response, Legitimising Authority, Destructive Codes, and Inflammatory/Polarising Strategies.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive model illustrating the perpetuation of violence across multiple levels.
- Identification of specific points within the cycle amenable to intervention.
Conclusions:
- The cycle of violence can be understood and interrupted at various stages.
- Recommendations and examples are provided for breaking cycles of violence at all levels.