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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > social history of crime > crimes in America > violent crime > assault
social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > crimes and offenses > violent crime > assault
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > race and crime > violence and crime > violent crime > assault
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > street crime in America > violent crime > assault

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assault  

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  • Assault is a type of violent crime against a person, its degree classification based on the use of a weapon, the seriousness of the injury sustained, and/or the intent to cause serious injury. Whereas battery is the application of physical force, assault is the attempt or threat to commit battery. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Assault]

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