Youth+Violence

-Violence is one of the greatest problems facing young Americans today. -Although the violent crime rate in the United States has declined in recent years, this trend has not been evident in the the juvenile violent crime rate reports that while youth ages 13 to 18 constitute approximately 10% if the population in the United States, this age group actually accounts for 20% of all arrests. - Due to media coverage, the nation has become well conditioned to school violence. - Depression does not necessarily indicate the likelihood of violent behaviors; however violent behavior is often the function of depression. - If you have reason to suspect that a student is depressed, refer the individual to a school counselor or to an appropriate authority. media type="youtube" key="C85QQTXAtnY?fs=1" height="385" width="640"

Websites that may help:

@http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/