Rhode Island Department of HealthState of Rhode Island
Department of Health
Rhode Island Department of HealthState of Rhode Island
Department of Health
Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.
Acts of violence include but are not limited to sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, non-fatal self-harm, intimate partner violence, homicide, suicide, bullying, youth violence, and school violence.