Violence Prediction and Prevention

It is very difficult to predict violence in any particular person. The best we can hope for is to recognize the potential risk by using factors that we know are correlated with violence. The person’s history is the most important information to have when trying to assess risk of violence.

Risk Factors for Violence

• It is important to note that a mental illness diagnosis does not necessarily increase the risk of violence, although the presence of command hallucinations and/or paranoid delusions does.
• Males under the age of 30
• Previous history of violence including domestic violence is the most reliable predictor of current threat level.
• Victim or witness to childhood violence
• Record of criminal behavior
• Social isolation/exclusion
• History of substance abuse

How to Prevent Violence

Violence cannot always be prevented but we can reduce the risk by using some of the following techniques. Prevention is the best accomplished by dealing with angry and potentially violent people early when problems arise. Waiting till it reaches a crisis level is the most dangerous thing to do.

• In dealing with angry or potentially violent persons empathy is the most effective communication tool to use. It helps to diffuse anger and deescalate the situation
• The most important consideration in dealing with someone who is threatening violence is your safety, the safety of the person being threatened, the safety of bystanders and finally the safety of the violent person.

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Acne Scars Removal

There are a number of products and techniques available for acne scars removal and odds are one of them can work for you. When a case of acne finally clears up you would think it would be a cause for celebration but when unsightly scarring remains, the depression can grow deeper. Scars on the face make many people very self conscious and reluctant to go out in public. Removal of acne scars can give those people a whole new lease on life.

The severity of your scarring will influence what type of acne scar removal treatment will work best for you. If the scars aren’t too deep or your skin is discolored, a chemical cream or gel could produce very good results. There are a number of these solutions available over the counter which mixes chemicals with vitamins to exfoliate the skin and promote new growth. If your scarring is more severe you might need more stringent methods to remove the dead skin. A chemical peel is often used to remove the old damaged tissue.

The active ingredients in most chemical peels are either alpha hydroxy acids or beta hydroxy acids; the difference will depend on how oily your skin is. They usually require several treatments spread out over an extended period of time and the redness and irritation from the chemicals can be uncomfortable. If the milder acids are not effective, something more stronger might be tried like trichloroacetic acid (TCA). TCA has not only shown to be effective in removing acne scars but it is also used to get rid of unwanted tattoos and age spots.

If the scar removing cream or chemical peels do not work to your satisfaction there are still other acne healing and scar removal options available. Cosmetic surgeons are making great strides in removing acne scar through laser surgery. A laser light pen is used to burn off the scars. This procedure usually requires several sessions and can be expensive at up to $1500 per session.