Question

a person who beats a man in the park to take his wallet is committing which of the following acts of violence?
a. domestic violence
b. assault
c. gang violence
d. homicide

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Domestic violence involves violence within a household or intimate relationship, which does not apply here.
• Assault is an intentional act that causes physical harm or the threat of harm to another person, which matches the act of beating someone to steal their wallet.
• Gang violence requires involvement in a gang, which is not mentioned in the scenario.
• Homicide is the killing of one person by another, which did not occur here.

Answer:

B. assault