MULTIPLE MURDER MIDTERM

Colonel John Chivington's cavalry militia attacks a camp of American Indians at Sand Creek.
American Indians believed to be under protection, flying a flag of truce.
Attack results in the deaths of approximately 130 individuals, including women and children; many bodies mutilated post-mortem.
Chivington's policy: "kill and scalp all little and big; that nits made lice."

29 miners killed due to improper mine ventilation that allowed combustible gases to accumulate.
CEO Donald Blankenship tried for conspiring to violate health and safety laws.
Blankenship valued profits over safety, dismissing concerns like black lung disease, reflecting neglect for worker safety standards.

Barbara Sheehan shoots her abusive husband, Raymond, in self-defense after years of domestic violence.
Testimonies from children highlight the extended abuse.
Incident reveals dynamics of self-defense against intimate partner violence.

Former NFL player accused of drugging women at bars and then sexually assaulting them.
Found guilty on several counts of forcible rape.

Various acts of violence interconnected through a continuum of violent behavior.
Common characteristics across these incidents: perpetrators justify actions, often deeming them necessary defenses against perceived threats.
Discussion of "unity of human aggression," linking diverse violent acts.

Violence is often perceived by perpetrators as justified, especially against marginalized groups.
Chivington rationalizes the massacre as a defense of settlers against threats, framing violence as necessary.
Cho's actions seen as a response to bullying and societal rejection.

Violence often stems from social structures, with offenders justifying actions based on morality and societal values.
Interpersonal violence distinct yet linked to broader societal trends.

Societal legitimization of certain types of violence spills over into illegitimate forms (e.g., war, capital punishment increasing homicide rates).
The connection between criminal justice policies and increased violence among returning veterans.

Statistically, young men are predominantly responsible for most violent crimes.
Patterns across cultures indicate similar tendencies regardless of societal structure.

Violence perceived differently based on individual histories; WHO defines it broadly to include psychological harm and deprivation.
Physical vs. psychological violence; different interpretations impact societal responses to violence.

The way violence is perceived is highly contingent on social factors, including who is involved and the nature of the relationships.
Identification with victims or offenders can significantly alter perceptions of acceptability.

Various techniques exist to gauge the extent of violence, including police reports and victimization surveys.
Limitations in data collection highlight underreporting issues, especially for IPV and sexual assault.

National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) provide estimates on IPV.
Data discrepancies arise from different methodological approaches.

In recent decades, there has been an increasing recognition of various forms of violence, shaping response strategies.
Legislative frameworks exist for addressing issues related to both IPV and community violence.

Relationships inform how violence manifests in various settings, requiring tailored approaches to prevention and intervention.

Instances of violence in different contexts (crime, domestic disputes, military settings) illustrate diverse manifestations.

Anomie: State of normlessness; often linked to violent behavior due to lack of social standards.
Psychopathy: Personality disorder often linked to violent behavior, characterized by lack of empathy and remorse.
Cycle of Violence: The phenomenon of experiencing violence leads to the likelihood of later perpetrating violence.
Social Learning Theory: Suggests that individuals learn aggressive behaviors through observation and reinforcement from their environment.
Mandatory Arrest Laws: Legislative measures that obligate law enforcement to make arrests in instances of domestic violence where there is probable cause.