The following are all considered examples of youth violence, listed in order of seriousness:
- Pushing.
- Slapping/hitting.
- Kicking.
- Physical assault (with or without a weapon)
- Robbery.
- Sexual assault.
- Homicide.
What are the different types of youth violence?
Types of Violence Involving Youth
- Bullying in Schools. Although bullying is sometimes seen as “a part of growing up” or “kids being kids,” bullying in schools is a serious problem.
- Child Sex Trafficking.
- Dating Violence.
- Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.
- Gun Violence.
- School Shootings.
- Suicide and Self-Harm.
What does youth violence mean?
Youth Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power to threaten or harm others by young people ages 10-24. Youth violence can include fighting, bullying, threats with weapons, and gang-related violence. A young person can be involved with youth violence as a victim, offender, or witness.
What are the main causes of youth violence?
To do this, it’s important to understand what causes violence among teens.
- Media Influence. GeorgiaCourt / Getty Images.
- Communities and Neighborhoods.
- Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.
- Insufficient Parental Supervision.
- Peer Pressure.
- Drug and Alcohol Use.
- Traumatic Events.
- Mental Illness.
Who defines youth violence?
World Health Organization (WHO): “Youth Violence – violence that occurs among individuals aged 10-29 years who are unrelated and who may or may not know each other, and generally takes place outside of the home. Examples of youth violence include bullying, physical assault with or without a weapon, and gang violence.
How does violence affect my life?
Consequences include increased incidences of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide; increased risk of cardiovascular disease; and premature mortality. The health consequences of violence vary with the age and sex of the victim as well as the form of violence.
What are the effects of youth violence?
Youth violence increases the risk for behavioral and mental health difficulties, including future violence perpetration and victimization, smoking, substance use, obesity, high-risk sexual behavior, depression, academic difficulties, school dropout, and suicide.
How can we solve violence?
Tips for Youth to Stop Violence
- Tell someone. If you are the victim or are witness to violence, tell someone.
- Take all violence and abuse seriously.
- Take a stand.
- Be an individual.
- Take back the power.
- Remember, putting others down doesn’t raise you up.
- Wrong.
- Be a friend.
