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Mass violence refers to deliberate acts of violent crime that cause physical, emotional, or psychological harm to a large number of individuals. Common expressions of mass violence include mass shootings, terrorist bombings, riots, aircraft hijackings, and bioterrorism attacks. Though less frequent than other forms of crime, mass violence is highly unpredictable and can lead to significant emotional distress for victims. Psychological responses to such events often include severe anxiety, insomnia and symptoms akin to depression. Human rights, legal frameworks, and institutions play a pivotal role in protecting individuals from abuse, neglect, and isolation, while also addressing the actions of perpetrators and meeting the needs of victims and survivors. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of mass violence and human rights violation. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of mass violence and human rights violation as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.

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