TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Social Violence A1 - Kwok, Amy M. A1 - Davis, James W. A2 - Feliciano, David V. A2 - Mattox, Kenneth L. A2 - Moore, Ernest E. Y1 - 2020 N1 - T2 - Trauma, 9e AB - KEY POINTSThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 12.7 million women and men have been affected by intimate partner violence.The World Health Organization reported that 35% of woman worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence.The HITS (Hurt, Insult, Threaten, Scream) questionnaire has been validated for screening for intimate partner violence.Older people with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, or mental health problems are at higher risk for elder abuse.Fractures in places besides the hip, vertebrae, or wrists and spiral fractures are suspicious for elder abuse.The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index is a six-question screening tool validated in the ambulatory care setting.The United States has the highest rate of youth homicides out of all the industrialized nations.A gun in the home is associated with a 40-fold greater chance of killing a family member or acquaintance.Individuals who participate in gangs are more likely to be involved in fights, take weapons to school, and use drugs or alcohol at school. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175135008 ER -