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A D V I C E A N D I N F O R M A T I O N : J U S T T H E F A C T S
Youth violence
Facts about youth violence
- Homicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24 overall. In this age group, it is the leading cause of death for African-Americans (National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 2003)
- Among industrialized countries, the United States is ranked last in protecting our children against gun violence. (The Children's Defense Fund, 2004)
- Most victims of teen dating violence are not aware of where to go for help. The majority consider such violence to be a "personal issue" between them and their dating partner. (Survey analysis of Teen Dating Violence Prgm. participants performed for United Way of King Co., YES, 2002)
- In a nationwide survey, 17% of students reported carrying a weapon on one or more days in the 30 days preceding the survey. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2003)
- One in 20 high school students reported both suicide attempts and being involved in physical fights in the past year. Students who reported attempting suicide were nearly four times as likely to report involvement in physical fights. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
- Almost 30% of teens in the United States are estimated to be involved in bullying as either a bully, a target of bullying, or both. (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
- In a study of junior high and high school students, over 88% said they had witnessed bullying in their schools. While many people believe bullies act tough in order to hide feelings of insecurity and self-loathing, in fact, bullies tend to be confident, with high self-esteem. (Journal of the American Medical Association, 2001)
- Violent Crime had risen 3% in 2002 in the Eastside suburban city region of King Co.; by comparison, the rate of violent crimes fell in the nearby city of Seattle. (King County Journal article, June 2003)
- A review of surveys found that between 30% and 40% of male teens and 16 % to 32% of female teens say they have committed a serious violent offense by the age of 17. (Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General)
- More than 50% of all school-associated violent deaths occur at the beginning or end of the school day or during lunch. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2003)
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