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Violent Crimes

Crimes that involve force or threat of force, typically including homicide, assault, and rape.

Killer Instinct

A notion proposed by theorists suggesting that aggression is an inherent human trait.

Demographic Profile of Offenders

Characteristics showing that males, especially youths from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are the primary perpetrators of violent crimes.

Serial Killers

Individuals who commit multiple murders over an extended period.

Mass Murderers

Individuals who kill many victims in a single event.

Motivations for Violent Behavior

Can include personal trauma, psychological disorders, or societal influences that normalize violence.

Cyclic Violence

The phenomenon where repeat offenders are responsible for a significant proportion of serious violent crimes.

Anger Rape

A type of rape characterized by excessive physical violence, reflecting the perpetrator's rage.

Power Rape

Rape focused on exerting control over the victim, using minimal force beyond what is necessary to dominate.

Sadistic Rape

Rape that involves a combination of sexual aggression and psychotic tendencies, where the perpetrator derives pleasure from torturing the victim.

Naïve Graspers

Inexperienced individuals who have unrealistic expectations about sexual encounters.

Thrill Killers

Serial killers who strive for sexual sadism or dominance.

Revenge Killers

Mass murderers who seek to get even with individuals or society at large.

Sex Looters

Individuals who lack respect for their victims and view sexual encounters as opportunities for exploitation.

Rape-Trauma Syndrome

The adverse psychological impact rape victims suffer long after the incident, including anxiety and avoidance of relationships.

Cultural Values

Regional norms that can shape attitudes towards violence, viewing it as an acceptable means of resolving disputes.

Evolutionary Factors in Rape

The perspective that suggests rape may be instinctual, developed as a means of perpetuating the species.

Psychopathic Personalities

Those with personality disorders or mental illnesses, often characterized by a lack of guilt or remorse.

Hate Crimes

Violent acts directed toward individuals or groups solely because of discernable characteristics such as race or gender.

Stalking

A course of conduct directed at a specific person that involves repeated, unwanted attention sufficient to cause fear.