Aggression and Violence
2 Million emergency room visits each year. That value is estimated by the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding visits to the ER due to violent assault. While these two are terms that are often used interchangeably, aggression and violence are not the same.
Banged up in a Fight? Do this…
Anyone doing any martial art or contact sport has gotten themselves banged up at least once, if not on a fairly regular basis. The purpose of this article is simply to provide some quick tips, tricks, and suggest some tools for promoting a speedy recovery.
Bitten in a Fight - What Happens Next?
Human bites sometimes occur in the context of domestic violence and sexual assault. Health care workers who work in with particular populations are also at risk of being bitten. Naturally, they can also occur during a fight, especially when an individual feels like they are losing and in an otherwise unrecoverable position. Clenched fist injuries happen when a bare fist meets exposed teeth.
Killers in Kevlar
Firearms continue to be one of the most dangerous threats faced by both law enforcement and civilians. This observed increase in body armor wears by the law enforcement community. The trend, however, is also observed in civilians and criminals. You’d be wondering “Isn’t it hard to get body armor?”. Armor, like guns, is easy to get, and bad guys are catching on. Nobody knows how many crooks, lunatics, gangs, and militias have acquired body armor.