THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, THE PUBLIC-HEALTH APPROACH TO VIOLENCE, AND THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE

In many disciplines, there are applications of theory to provide strat egies for research and practice. But, at this point in time, given the complex nature of violence, few existing theories effectively address all important variables. In order to overcome deficiencies in violenc e theory development, it Brill be necessary for violence researchers a nd practitioners to better define the concept of violence, improve res earch designs and program evaluations, and make multidisciplinary coll aboration a priority.