Youth Violence
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Youth violence refers to harmful behaviors that can start early and continue into young adulthood. The young person can be a victim, an offender, or a witness to the violence.
Youth violence includes various behaviors. Some violent acts—such as bullying, slapping, or hitting—can cause more emotional harm than physical harm. Others, such as robbery and assault (with or without weapons) can lead to serious injury or even death.
The ultimate goal is to stop youth violence before it starts. Several prevention strategies have been identified.
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In The Spotlight
- Preventing Youth Violence: Opportunities for Action
- Electronic Aggression
- Actionable Knowledge Series
- National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention
- Connection between Bullying and Sexual Violence Perpetration [PDF 491KB]
- Adolescent and School Health
- Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE)
Latest Articles & Publications
- Youth Violence Prevention at CDC [PDF 150KB]
- Understanding Youth Violence [PDF 383KB]
- Connecting the Dots: An Overview of the Links Among Multiple Forms of Violence [PDF 2.8 MB]
- The Relationship Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What it Means for Schools [PDF 5MB]
- Coping With Stress - Tips
- Youth Violence: Facts at a Glance [PDF 94.17KB]
- Protective Factors for Youth Violence Perpetration
- Coping With Stress After a Traumatic Event [PDF 200KB]
- World Report on Violence and Health [PDF 278 KB]
- Understanding Bullying - Fact Sheet [PDF 360KB]
- Measuring Bullying [PDF 21MB]
Additional Resources
- Page last reviewed: August 9, 2016
- Page last updated: May 24, 2016
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