Threat Introduction
What is threat?
A threat is an expression of intent to do harm
or act out violently against someone or
something.
Forms
-verbal
-written
-drawn
-posted on internet
-made by gesture
Reasons:
Warning signal;
Reaction to fear or punishment;
Demand for attention;
To taunt or intimidate;
To punish;
To manipulate;
To frighten;
To terrorize.
What are the types of threat?
Direct: identifies a specific act against a
specific target and is delivered in a
straightforward, clear and explicit manner.
Indirect: tends to be vague, unclear and
ambiguous.
Veiled: strongly implies but does not explicitly
threaten violence.
Conditional: warns that a violent act will
happen unless certain demands are met