Sentences with phrase «number of physical assaults»

Although it is yet to be investigated in formal research, I would suggest that a great number of the physical assaults that are reported to police involving two or more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders» are in fact manifestations of lateral violence.

Researchers found a 39 per cent reduction in the number of physical assaults per month following the introduction of the policy.

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In 2012, for example, 1.3 million violent crimes — including rape and physical assault — occurred against people with disabilities and that number has been steadily increasing since 2008, making people with disabilities one of the most harmed groups in the United States.

Dr. Senn says young women are at a higher risk of being sexually assaulted, primarily by male acquaintances, and that any reduction in these numbers would result in a substantial improvement in their mental and physical health.

In addition to a powerful new weapon, players will also gain access to a number of unique bionic upgrades: Assault: Physical Enhancement I, Assault: Protective Coating and Assault: Quick Prompt.

Practice Goals / Target Population There are a number of violent behaviors that can constitute teen dating violence, including verbal or emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual assault, and threats of rape and murder (Fellmeth et al. 2014).