Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation. It is a complex phenomenon influenced by a multitude of factors including biological, social, cultural, economic, and political elements, and it manifests in various forms such as physical, sexual, psychological, and structural violence.