Some forms of physical and sexual abuse, fall under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Code. ... There are other types of abuse, that occur in families, which can be as devastating as physical and sexual abuse, but are not punishable by the Criminal Code. ... The motivating rewards of family violence are working off momentary anger, gaining power and control over the victims, revenge and enhanced self-esteem. ... Family members also use violence to receive the reward of revenge for a psychological or physical assault. ...

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In the article "The Code of the Streets" by Elijah Anderson looked at circumstances of the inner-city poor, and both think the causes of violence are to be found in the connections among poverty, racial discrimination, and city neighborhoods. ... Such a connection also reduces the chances of a child constantly brooding and ruminating over punishing others and seeking revenge. ...

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Anger "increases the individual's level of felt injury, creates a desire for retaliation/revenge, energizes the individual for action, and lowers inhibitions" (Agnew, 1992: 60). ... Furthermore, being excluded from society, Hall was less likely to internalize moral codes. ...

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