26. VIOLENCE

Match the statements with their functions

Read each statement and choose the function it performs in a discussion.

1. When you say "violence", are you talking about domestic violence, political violence or violence in general?

2. I think preventing violence requires addressing its underlying causes rather than relying only on punishment.

3. We could consider poverty, inequality, family circumstances, mental health, substance misuse, political conflict and social pressures.

4. If violence is more common in situations involving conflict and deprivation, reducing those conditions should reduce some forms of violence.

5. I don't agree that social conditions can explain every act of violence.

6. What do you think are the main causes of violence?

7. We could invest more in conflict resolution, early intervention, education and support for vulnerable families.

8. That's difficult to answer because violence has many different causes.

9. But even if individuals are responsible for their actions, shouldn't society also consider the circumstances that make violence more likely?

10. I agree that prevention is important.