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Youth Violence

African-American Males Facing Serious Challenges

Tio Hardiman | Posted 03.29.2013 | Chicago
Tio Hardiman

Leaders in the United States should take a serious look at trying to help young African-American males overcome adversity without falling victim to the many ills of society.

Time to Pass the Youth PROMISE Act

Robin_Wright | Posted 05.20.2013 | Impact
Robin_Wright

Rather than focusing on ineffective and wasteful "one size fits all" approaches, the Youth PROMISE Act invests in local, culturally and geographically relevant, proven and promising violence prevention and intervention strategies that save lives and enable youth to realize their vast potential.

Video Games and Societal Violence: Cause for Urgent Action or a Bridge Too Far?

Michael Levine | Posted 05.15.2013 | Media
Michael Levine

In the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook, an unusual alliance of concerned policymakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as gun rights and children's advocates have called for new studies of violent entertainment, presuming a link with societal violence.

One Death Is Too Many: Why We Need Gun Violence Prevention Reforms

Jamira Burley | Posted 04.29.2013 | Crime
Jamira Burley

Eight years ago, in 2005, I was just a normal high school student. I faced my share of adversity, but nothing I thought I couldn't handle -- even afte...

Gangs Or The Gospel: Competing For The Lives Of Our Youth

Rev. Romal J. Tune | Posted 04.29.2013 | Religion
Rev. Romal J. Tune

In order to connect with youth in our communities, we have to walk outside the church doors everyday and let the community know who we are and what we have to offer so they will choose us instead of a gang.

Two Teens Questioned In Video Of Girls Being Forced To Fight

Posted 02.22.2013 | New York

Police are questioning two teenagers in connection to a disturbing YouTube video showing two young girls forced to fight in a New York City park. ...

WATCH: Sickening Video Of Girls Forced To Fight

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.21.2013 | New York

A video of two young girls being forced to fight each other in a New York City park has surfaced, catching the attention of authorities, Gothamist rep...

Balancing Act: Lisa B. Thompson Explores Motherhood, Loss and More

Michelle Flowers | Posted 04.10.2013 | Good News
Michelle Flowers

Some people have more hours in the day. That is the conclusion that one might draw when considering all the tasks that playwright, scholar and mom Lisa B. Thompson juggles on any given day.

After String Of Brawls, 18 High Schoolers Could Be Expelled

Posted 02.07.2013 | Chicago

A string of brawls in a suburban Chicago high school has yielded 18 student arrests and a beefed-up presence by Hillside, Ill. police. On both Mond...

California Still Awash in Guns Despite Groundbreaking Gun Regulations

Louis Freedberg | Posted 02.22.2013 | San Francisco
Louis Freedberg

Despite being ranked ahead of every other state on gun controls, California still faces enormous challenges in how to reduce gun violence as a result of the millions of weapons already in circulation in the state and the complexity of laws intended to regulate them.

Thomas, Townsend, and Sharpton Use Entertainment and Film to Combat Youth Violence

Marcus Bright | Posted 01.20.2013 | Black Voices
Marcus Bright

Isaiah Thomas and filmmaker Robert Townsend have launched a community film initiative that promotes non-violence -- Playin' For Love centers around the relationship between a high school basketball coach and his players.

'We Have Decided to Turn the Pain Into Power'

Marian Wright Edelman | Posted 12.26.2012 | Crime
Marian Wright Edelman

The goal of equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity for every child in America may not have been realized yet, but it's still the goal we have to meet in order for America to finally live up to its promise. Let's all make sure that happens in Trayvon's case.

Where Are the Discussions About Poverty and Youth Violence in the 2012 Presidential Race?

Mark Anthony Neal | Posted 12.03.2012 | Black Voices
Mark Anthony Neal

Left of Black host and Duke University Professor Mark Anthony Neal is joined via Skype journalists Rahiel Tesfamariam and Mychal Denzel Smith in a discussion of youth violence and poverty in the United States and the lack attention given to these issues in the 2012 Presidential Election.

Violence Spreads Like an Infectious Disease

Tio Hardiman | Posted 07.10.2012 | Chicago
Tio Hardiman

One way to look at violence would be to treat violence as a public health issue and work hard on changing the way people think about violence.

A Little Girl Named Annie, and a Man With a Gun

Pam Allyn | Posted 07.01.2012 | New York
Pam Allyn

The children who live here are precious children and their lives are glowing with the potential of who they are and who they can become. But this will not be possible unless we stop isolating entire communities and join together to take action.

A Homeless Bystander

Kevin M. Ryan | Posted 06.23.2012 | Impact
Kevin M. Ryan

Homelessness, you see, puts a bull's eye on the backs of kids. And I am tired beyond words of the violence and the suffering that results.

Eric Holder In Detroit To Hear About Children And Violence

Posted 04.23.2012 | Detroit

The nation's top lawyers are Detroit this week to hold the final public hearing of a task force to reduce children's exposure to violence. U.S. Att...

Be Part of the Solution to Violence Against Children

Robert Listenbee Jr. | Posted 06.20.2012 | Detroit
Robert Listenbee Jr.

It is not acceptable for us to sit by when we hear reports about a young student who was killed by a stray bullet, or attacked while walking home. We need the faith community, businesses and all levels of government to be a part of the solution.

Reset the Clock

Elischia Fludd | Posted 06.16.2012 | Home
Elischia Fludd

Perhaps the nucleus to a better humanity is to practice deep listening, humility and reconstruct the harmful, seductive narratives of violence into healing, self-actualizing narratives of deliberate peace.

Remembering What Happened on South Capitol Street

David Catania | Posted 05.30.2012 | DC
David Catania

By taking action, we honor all who were lost too soon and start to do better by those young people still trying to make their way through the challenges of today's world.

What Does Trayvon Martin and Sanford, Fla. Say About Our Nation Today?

Clarence B. Jones | Posted 05.24.2012 | Crime
Clarence B. Jones

Yes, today, we may all be Trayvon Martin. But by our silence and inaction we may also be complicit in the continued wanton gun violence that kills so many other Trayvon Martins.

Hungry for More: The Hunger Games Misses the Mark on Teen Violence

Tim King | Posted 05.23.2012 | Books
Tim King

By focusing on action at the expense of introspection, The Hunger Games misses an opportunity to teach a real lesson about cyclical violence, the role we all play in perpetuating it, and our responsibility to make the right decisions.

An American Problem: Can Changing Culture End Youth Violence?

Sarah Garland | Posted 04.14.2012 | Home
Sarah Garland

Change the culture of low expectations, and then watch schools and whole communities achieve success. Change the culture of violence, and then watch as young people and whole communities stop the cycle of self-destruction.

QUICK POLL: Can Violent Video Games Cause Bullying?

Posted 02.05.2012 | Home

Is there a link between violent video games and bullying? According to one Oklahoma State Representative, the answer to this question is "yes," and in...

Teen Impact: Finalist #6

Mary-Pat Hector | Posted 03.28.2012 | Home
Mary-Pat Hector

I created a national campaign, Shake Off Violence, beginning with a 90-day ceasefire. The purpose of the campaign is to raise public awareness about youth violence and to promote peace.