Teen Violence
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
STATISTICS
1.)In NYC in 2011, 10.4% of male and female high school students reported being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose.
2.) 16% of all violent crimes are committed by teens.
3.) 22.4% of women and 15.0% of men first experienced some form of partner violence between ages 11 and 17.
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CAUSES
1.) Abuse in the home
2.) External influences: TV, video games, movies
3.) Gangs- persons involved are more likely to be shot, stabbed, etc...
4.) Alcohol and drugs
5.) Underlying mental disorder
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PREVENTION
1.) Make certain your teen does not have access to guns.
2.) Monitor the media.
3.) If you can't control your anger, get away. Take a time out.
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WARNING SIGNS
A history of violent or aggressive behavior
Young age at first violent incident
Having been a victim of bullying
Having witnessed violence at home
Family or parent condones use of violence
A history of cruelty to animals
Having a major mental illness
Being callous or lacking empathy for others
History of vandalism or property damage
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