The World Health Organization (WHO) defines violence as "the intentional use or threat of intentional use of physical force or power against oneself, another person, or a group or community that results in, or is likely to result in, injury, death, psychological harm, developmental impairment, or deprivation." Three types of violence are often distinguished based on the perpetrator: self-directed violence, collective violence, and interpersonal violence. The latter, which is the focus of this discussion, can be subdivided into two categories: domestic or intimate partner violence (child abuse, intimate partner violence, elder abuse) and non-domestic violence (youth violence, acts of random violence, sexual assault, violence in institutional settings). Interpersonal violence is now recognized as a priority issue within our society. It occurs in various settings and takes different forms (physical acts, sexual assault, abuse, neglect, psychological harassment, etc.). Its consequences for the population are significant: physical health issues (injuries, disability, death), social difficulties (reduced quality of life, challenges with employment integration, decreased productivity, deterioration of goods and services, etc.), psychological issues (feelings of insecurity, anxiety and depressive disorders), strain on health and social resources, and economic costs.. And while, until recently, interpersonal violence was primarily viewed as a social issue, the health dimensions involved in these phenomena are now more widely recognized, thereby enabling violence to be understood as a major public health problem as well (World Report on Violence and Health, Violence and Health Plan). [excerpt from chapter]