NCJ Number
247265
Date Published
June 2014
Length
54 pages
Annotation
This report examines strategies to prevent youth violence.
Abstract
This report by the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control provides information on the consequences, trends, disparities, causes, and costs of youth violence. This report outlines strategies for reducing youth violence and the factors that put young people at risk. Research demonstrates that the causes of youth violence and other forms of violence often are similar; the evidence-based actions in this resource are appropriate for preventing all forms of youth violence. Youth violence refers to young people aged 10-24 years who intentionally use physical force or power to threaten or harm others. A young person can be involved with youth violence as a victim, an offender, or a witness. Youth violence can take different forms, such as fighting, bullying, threats with weapons, and gang-related violence. These different forms of youth violence can vary in where and how often they occur and who is impacted. They can also vary in the harm that results and can include physical harm, such as injuries or death as well as psychological harm. However, the different forms of youth violence can be prevented. Figures, tables, references, and appendix