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The Resident-intruder Paradigm: A Standardized Test for Aggression, Violence and Social Stress
Published on: July 4, 2013
When nightclub security agents assault clients.
Nathalie Romain-Glassey1, Melody Gut, Adam-Scott Feiner
1Lausanne University Hospital Centre, Rue du Bugnon 44, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland. nathalie.romain@chuv.ch
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
|August 1, 2012
Summary
Nightclub security agents increasingly assault patrons, with young, intoxicated men being primary victims. Over 25% of these victims sustain head fractures, questioning security
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Interpersonal violence is a significant public health concern.
- Medico-legal services are crucial for documenting injuries and supporting victims.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in interpersonal violence treated at a medico-legal unit.
- To investigate assaults by nightclub security agents on patrons.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of data from a Violence Medical Unit (2007-2009).
- Focus on cases involving nightclub security aggression.
Main Results:
- Assaults by nightclub security increased from 6% to 10% between 2007 and 2009.
- Victims were predominantly young men, often under the influence of alcohol.
- 25.7% of victims sustained head fractures.
Conclusions:
- Nightclub security's handling of aggressive situations requires evaluation.
- The findings highlight a concerning trend of violence perpetrated by security personnel.
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