No, not at all. Violence can take many forms, including mental, physical, psychological, etc. While physical violence aims at harming us by bodily harm, mental and psychological violence aims at unsettling our very conscience; and attacking our internal weak spots, thus trying to break us from within. read more
Physical abuse is any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person or animal by way of bodily contact. In most cases, children are the victims of physical abuse, but adults can also be victims, as in cases of domestic violence or workplace aggression. read more
Violence includes those acts that result from a power relationship, including threats and intimidation, neglect or acts of omission, in addition to more obvious violent acts. read more