What Is Excessive Force? How Common Does It Occur

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Essay

What is excessive force? How common does it occur?

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Definitions:

Evaluation

The systematic process of determining the merit, value, and significance of something, typically for the purposes of decision-making or understanding.

Perspective Taking

The cognitive capacity to consider a situation from the point of view of another person, improving empathetic understanding.

Peer Group Status

The position or rank an individual holds within a peer group, affecting their social interactions and sense of inclusion.

Self-Understanding

A child’s cognitive representation of the self—the substance and content of a child’s self-conceptions.