#violence-prevention

#violence-prevention

The term 'tinderbox' has evolved into political shorthand for describing any situation supposedly on the brink of explosion, reflecting a growing narrative of social breakdown.

De-escalation is a method to prevent potential violence, emphasizing purposeful actions, verbal communication, and body language to calm dangerous situations and promote respectful outcomes.

A few days ago, a gang of about a dozen young men tried to assault a woman in her car at night in DC. A @Doge team member saw what was happening, ran to defend her and was severely beaten to the point of concussion, but he saved her. It is time to federalize DC.

"There is a gap in the law around the planning of mass attacks that can be just as serious [as terrorism] in their implications for communities, their impact, the devastation that they can cause and the seriousness of the crime."

Revenge is more than an emotion—it’s an addictive behavior. People get hyped about an epic revenge story or cheer for politicians seeking to 'get even'. This satisfaction of payback is a dangerous craving.

We must approach the difficult work of changing minds in areas that aren't strongly aligned with our views, rather than solely focusing on our immediate community.

The magnitude of the cuts cannot be overstated. [The DOJ] has gutted programs that complement traditional law enforcement efforts, and support victims as they recover.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized that the city's summer safety plan is committed to violence prevention through skill-building and employment programs for youth.

In November 2022, two men connected to a Metro safety program beat up another man on a station platform. Video footage shows the violent altercation.

"We Jews make up only 2% of the world's population, and we are always the target," said Yael Bromverg, underscoring the recurrent challenges faced by the Jewish community.

Boys are taught that acting on anger is acceptable. We have normalised it.

"I wanted you to hear each and every name of every staff member and their work and their position, because as of this moment, in this second right now, after this payroll, we got work to do."

The 2025 Presidential Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month attributes a significant cause of sexual violence to illegal immigration, diverging from evidence-based previous proclamations.