Crime

Teens that take part in serious acts of violence generally have a lifestyle that involves risky behavior, drugs, weapons, reckless driving, and unsafe sex.  Statistics show that "about 9% of murders in the U.S. are committed by youth under age 18" and that "youth under age 18 account for about 15% of violent crime arrests." (Source: National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center)

How do you know when someone may be at-risk of becoming violent?  Check out the warning signs.

Violence never answers a problem.  It can only make a situation more unstable. Fortunately, there are many non-violent methods that you can use to resolve a problem.  Click here to deal with your frustration and anger.

Check out these websites for more information about juvenile crime:

• Youth Crime Watch of America
• National Crime Prevention Council - Teen, Crime, & the Community

Statistics - Violence (Source: SADD):

• An estimated 17% of students carried a weapon to school in 2001.
• Approximately 33% of students were in a physical fight in 2001.
• Approximately 10% of students were injured as a result of dating violence in 2001.
• Homicide is the second leading cause of death among ages 15 to 24.
• In 1999, 4,998 youths ages 15 to 24 were murdered, an average of 14 per day.