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Lauer: Social Problems and the Quality of Life
Social Problems and the Quality of Life, 8/e
Robert H. Lauer, U.S. International University
Jeanette C. Lauer, U.S. International University

Violence

LEARNING OBJECTIVES


1

Gain a sense of the extent of violence in the United States.

2

Understand the human consequences of violent behavior.

3

Identify the factors that lead people to be violent, including societal factors that impinge on the violent individual.

4

Explain the consequences for the victim of both completed and attempted rapes.

5

Know the varied causes of rape.

6

Suggest ways to deal with violence, including rape.