Distributed Violence

Distributed violence is a concept that is sensitive to the unequal concentration of the right to, means of, and vulnerability to, violence. It highlights how violence is spread over space, time, and between people and groups. It further maintains that how violence is distributed has implications for how it is perceived, whether as legitimate or illegitimate, normal or exceptional, and acceptable or unacceptable. This entry offers a definition of distributed violence and further explores its impact and manifestations. Specific attention is given to the impact of distributed violence on children and youth.