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Advancing efforts to address youth violence involvement
1University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA. mweist@psych.umaryland.edu
Journal of Clinical Child Psychology
|June 8, 2001
Summary
Youth violence is a complex issue with serious impacts on behavior and development. Research is expanding to address this critical public health concern, involving multiple settings and forms of violence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Criminology
Background:
- Growing public concern regarding youth violence.
- Increasing diversity in scientific research on the topic.
- Youth violence encompasses experiences as victims, witnesses, and perpetrators across various settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key dimensions of youth violence.
- To describe the American Psychological Association Task Force (Division 12) initiative.
- To present national resources addressing youth violence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of youth violence dimensions.
- Description of a specialized task force's development.
- Compilation of national resources and initiatives.
Main Results:
- Youth violence is multifaceted, affecting behavior and long-term development.
- The American Psychological Association Task Force (Division 12) aims to advance research.
- Various national efforts and resources exist to combat youth violence.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the complexity of youth violence is crucial.
- Interdisciplinary research and targeted interventions are necessary.
- Continued development of resources is vital for public health.