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= Preventing Violence In the Community =

=== Most people today think that violence in the communities only happens in gang and inner cities. It’s also true that people who are poor, non-white, and living in crowded inner-city areas deal with a lot of violence. Community violence can also occur anywhere even suburban and rural areas. All kinds of people are at risk for community violence even little children can hit or slapped. Teens probably make the most violence in the community; teenagers cause the most violence in today’s society. It can involve things like dating someone who is violent or dangerous, who slaps them around all the time, beating other kids up at school. Your child may be scared to go to school every day because maybe they are getting beaten up every day and not telling you so parents need to have contact with your children so that they can be safe and might tell you what’s going on at school every day. Depression can cause many people to do stupid stuff like cutting them self committing suicide or killing or hurting someone else. ===

= Statistics =

== Fifty percent of men who abuse their spouse will abuse their children. As sad as it sounds, three million children are at risk of being assaulted by a parent each year. A teen growing up with their mother being abused will more likely be a violent teenager and adult, than a teen that grows up in a loving home. Forty per cent of teenage girls have friends that have been a victim of some violent act. One in five high school girls has been in a violent relationship with a boy. Teen violence has been a problem for a long time but statistic show that this problem is growing and getting more violent each year. Understand that it is a serious problem and we need to not take it lightly. ==

= Why is it a problem for American teens? =

== Teen violence is real, and is a big part of a teenager’s life in the society we live in today. It can include things like dating someone who is violent, who slaps them around frequently, to other teens in school beating on them. Your child sees violence in their school everyday; many teens are using drugs and alcohol and become very depressed. This can be dangerous because they are not thinking clearly and may bring a gun or knife to school. If teen is in a bad enough state they could shoot other students or themselves, or maybe a teacher that they feel has been unfair to them. Depression can cause anyone to become violent especially a teenager. ==

= Why does it happen? = === The second important point is that all violence is not the same. Some violence is due to impulsive behavior, some due to by drugs or alcohol, some due to serious mental illness, some to hate, revenge, or retribution. It is almost impossible to know exactly why for any given act of violence. We will never really know the full answer to why for the murders at or serious violence. ===

= Where Could Teens Go For Help? =

3. Call someone and tell them what the problem is they could help them
= Teen violence prevention = === The best way to help prevent teen violence is by not allowing it in your home, treat each other, including your teen with respect and courtesy. By doing this you set good examples for your teen, these examples will help teach your teen how to treat others with respect. Talk to your teenager; let them know you understand there is a lot of violence surrounding them. Let your teen know you will be there, and be supportive if they ever need you. Try and stay a part of your teen’s life, and if you notice any odd behavior, talk with your child letting them know you are there for them. ===

= Coping skills =
 * 1) === Talk to your parents ===
 * 2) === Talk to the community counselor or schools counselor ===
 * 3) === Have a time out and just think about things ===
 * 4) === Just sit down and relax ===

= Quotes: =

Violence is still going in modern days still and obviously it did back then also.
= Sources: = === "Effects of Community Violence on Children and Teens - National Center for PTSD." National Center for PTSD Home. Web. 04 Oct. 2010. . ===