The use of force to kill, injure, or abuse others.
Domestic Terrorism
The use or threatened use of violence by people operating entirely within the United States to intimidate or coerce the government and/or citizens in order to reach certain social or political aims.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
An anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events, involving such symptoms as nightmares, recurring thoughts about the trauma, a lack of involvement in life, and guilt.
Aggression
Forceful, offensive, or hostile behavior toward another person or society.
Catharsis
Discharge of socially unacceptable emotions in a socially acceptable way.
Relative Deprivation
A sense of deprivation based on some standard used by the individual who feels deprived.
Retributiveness
Paying people back for their socially unacceptable behavior.
Forcible Rape
The carnal knowledge of a female forcibly against her will.
Statutory Rape
Sexual intercourse with a female who is below the legal age of consent.
Incest
Exploitative sexual contact between relatives in which the victim is under 18.