Violence Content Detection Based on Audio using Extreme Learning Machine

In this paper, we proposed an audio based violent scene detection system. As visual based approach has been widely used in identification of violent scenes from video data, audio-based approach; on the other hand, has not been explored as much as visual approach of the video data. In some applications such as video surveillance, visual scenes can be absent because of environmental situations. Also, in many approaches different systems are proposed for movies and real time videos. Therefore, we practiced the audio approach of video data to decide whether a video scene is violent or not from movies and real time videos. For this purpose, we propose an Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) method to detect video scenes as “violent” or “non-violent” using two types of datasets Standardized Media Eval VSD-2014 and other is Customized dataset for the same classifier. After successful training and testing, 85.7% accuracy is achieved by ELM for VSD-2014 dataset and 88.89% for Customized dataset respectively.

Verbal Bullying In The Greatest Showman Movie Directed By Michael Gracey

The purpose of the research in this movie is to determine the cause of verbal bullying and the effect of verbal bullying in the movie The Greatest Showman, directed by Michael Gracey. This method of research uses a qualitative approach. To analyze the movie the writer watched the movie several times and used the theory of books or online journals. In The movie The Greatest Showman there is a verbal violent scene such as (1) Taunting (2) A feeling of resentment (3) Hostility (4) Contempt. While the effect of bullying against victims is (1) Decreasing confidence (2) Feeling intimidate (3) Feeling isolated (4) Prolonged depression (5) Feeling dissimilar (6) Feeling stress. The results of this research are (1) the cause of verbal bullying are hostility,A sense of lack od confidence anf attentian seeking, A feeling of resentment, the Negative influence of media.(2) The Effect of bullying are Feeling disimilar and Decreasing confidence.

Excited delirium syndrome from psychostimulant abuse can mimic a violent scene of death

Background Previous reported cases on excited delirium syndrome studied on the common clinical manifestations of the syndrome. The usual forensics implication for the syndrome is that death commonly is associated with restraint procedures by law enforcement agencies; however, not many cases reported highlights the difficulties in attributing a violent scene of death to the syndrome. Case presentation We present a case of a partially naked body found in an apartment unit under suspicious circumstances with multiple injuries. The scene of death was violent, and the body was found with blood wiped all over the floor and walls. Investigators believed a violent crime had occurred, and a suspect was reprimanded. However, upon autopsy, it was found that all injuries were superficially inflicted and were unlikely to have been part of an act of commission or caused his death. Internal examination found no remarkable pathology. Toxicology revealed a presence of psychostimulants, that is, methamphetamine, MDMA, and ethyl alcohol. Reconstruction of events by the witness, who was initially suspected of the ‘murder’, revealed that the injuries and his death could likely be explained by an episode of excited delirium. Conclusion The case highlights the challenges faced when attributing excited delirium syndrome as a cause of death. The syndrome can present with injuries from aggressive or bizarre behaviour, coupled with the destruction of property, which may confuse investigators on the possible manner of death.

‘If you take it personally you break’ Neglected voices on violence in secure units for adolescentssw

To a large degree, the voices of staff running daily operations in secure units for adolescents, particularly on sensitive issues such as violence and abuse, have been missing. The aim of the present paper is to make these voices heard by investigating what forms of violence staff in secure units encounter in their day-to-day work and to deepen our understanding of how they handle it. The study uses two theoretical starting points. First, the secure unit is understood in terms of Berger and Luckmann’s concept of institutionalisation, emphasising how behaviour and practices develop through well-defined roles. Secondly, inspiration is drawn from Goffman’s notion of frontstage and backstage, highlighting how staff within an institution (i.e. secure unit) enter into different roles. Fifty-three semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff at three different secure units for adolescents in Sweden. The material was organised through a thematic analysis, yielding six themes placed under two headings; ‘A violent scene? A matter of definition’ and ‘Handling violence: strategies employed’. The results show how staff describe youth as the violent party and how they suppress their own emotions. Additionally, staff articulated their own use of violence toward youth and their emotional stance, describing an interpersonal shield that protected them from violence. The results underline the importance of raising questions about the nature of violence in secure units for adolescents and how staff handle such violence in their everyday work.Keywords: Secure units, staff perspective, violence, front and backstage, institutionalisation