Youth Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC

Youth Violence|Violence Prevention|Injury Center|CDC

Youth Violence

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.

Featured Topic: Bullying Research

Bullying is one type of youth violence that threatens young people’s well-being. Bullying can result in physical injuries, social and emotional difficulties, and academic problems.

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In The Spotlight

• Electronic Aggression
• Actionable Knowledge Series
• Academic Centers of Excellence on Youth Violence Prevention
• Connection between Bullying and Sexual Violence Perpetration
• Adolescent and School Health
• CDC Releases Report on Gang Homicides
• New Gang Affiliation study
• Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere (STRYVE)
• Youth Violence National and State Statistics
• Director's View Blog - They Are Just Children...
• Podcast: Break the Silence/Stop the Violence

Latest Articles & Publications

• Youth Violence Prevention at CDC  [PDF 150KB]
• Understanding Youth Violence
• Preventing Youth Violence: Program Activities Guide
• 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
• Protective Factors for Youth Violence Perpetration
• Coping With Stress After a Traumatic Event
• World Report on Violence and Health  [PDF 278 KB]
• Understanding Bullying - Fact Sheet
• Measuring Bullying

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Additional Resources

• National Sexual Assault Hotline
• Find Youth Info
• stopbullying.gov
• National Gang Center

Prevention Topics

• Definitions
• Data Sources
• Risk and Protective Factors
• Consequences

• Prevention Strategies
• Translation
• Additional Resources