Discusses why marriage typically has positive effects on well-being. View presented is compatible with, and provides interpretation of, literature on family violence. Considers whether particularly competent individuals tend to be selected into marriage, thereby accounting for relationship between marital status and well-being. Examines evidence…

Challenges stereotypes of men as perpetrators of violence and women as their victims. Reviews statistics and research in violent crime, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Notes that viewing how men are victimized allows for more comprehensive understanding of victimization of men and women. Suggests strategies to aid in clinical recognition and…

Provides a practical step-by-step model to guide all family therapists when working with couples involved in marital violence. Encourages therapists to determine whether violence is occurring, select a treatment modality, and either make arrangements to treat or refer to appropriate therapist. Five steps are outlined for use when conjoint couple…

Notes that many social workers believe they have duty to warn third parties of danger posed to them by clients. Describes social workers' duty under law and outlines standards of care for assessing and responding to threats of harm. Places duty to protect third parties into larger context of social workers' ethical and legal obligations to protect…

The 5 articles included in this special section are reviewed in this article. The studies encompassed were all focused on pre- or early adolescents, and samples were generally from inner-city areas, with 1 involving rural youth. Considered collectively, the results point to 3 major conclusions: Many children in America are regularly exposed to…

Presents a five-step model of a crisis interview and the special considerations in working with the suicidal and assaultive student for use by college counseling professionals. Discusses the special cases of suicidal and homocidal/assaultive potential. (LLL)

Describes age-related changes in central nervous system pertinent to biology of suicide. Reviews postmortem biological studies of brains of suicides and suicide attempters. As suicide attempts in elderly are characterized by violence, discusses biological studies of impulsive violence. Describes data on effect of degenerative diseases on serotonin…

Describes 1 school-related shooting in which 18-year-old youth wounded 4 students at Wilson High School in Washington, DC, in 1989. Highlights complexity and confusion that occur during schoolwide emergency. Illustrates intensity of feelings and reactions of students, staff, parents, and community to shooting; doubled-edged sword of television…

This "Voices of Pioneers" section of the journal highlights the work of Jane Addams, who founded the settlement house movement in America with the establishment of Hull House in Chicago in 1899. Presents excerpts from Addams' book "The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets (1909)" to illustrate her views on guns, stealing,…

Scientists doing research on primates are increasingly being subjected to threats and acts of violence from animal rights groups. The intimidation has resulted in many laboratories taking extensive security measures. Some scientists claim, however, that there is no surrogate for animal research in understanding human diseases. There are fears that…

This Kids Count report presents a brief demographic analysis of preventable child deaths in Texas. The analysis integrates quantitative and qualitative information on accidents, homicides, and suicides, with data on deaths from disease and other causes to compare different age groupings, ethnic groups, and time periods. Texas Department of Health…

The violence women experience in battering is both physical and psychological. A study in 1980 found that 1 in 10 women was hit, kicked, beaten, punched and terrorized by her husband or partner in Canada. Children living in battered homes may suffer a higher risk of direct physical or sexual abuse and many are neglected. Some progress has been…

Examines the White response to major Black protest campaigns in several Southern cities. Argues that local Southern leadership could have, by the choice of appropriate legal tactics, both effectively resisted Black demands and forestalled extensive White violence and Federal intervention. (Author/KH)

Presents findings of research on human violence that encompasses the following topics: (1) types of aggressive behavior; (2) modern warfare; and (3) individuals' warlike attitudes. Explores the research on patriotism and nationalism. Discusses the implications of this research and policy suggestions. (JS)

Describes suicide in 17-year-old boy. Uses extracts from interview with his mother to illustrate his violent behavior, delinquency, relationships with family and peers, efforts to seek treatment, and clues he gave to his impending suicide. His lifestyle and subsequent suicidal behavior are related to his middle-born sibling position. (Author)