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Youth violence: understanding and prevention: strategies of intervention. Part II
1Department of Psychiatry, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936-5067.
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal
|June 8, 2001
Abstract:
Youth violence is a complex problem. The recent youth related violent incidents are of great impact taking in consideration the emotional costs to victims, their families and to the health and safety of citizens; as well as the economic cost to society. It is a major public health concern that requires participation, collaboration and integration of efforts from parents, citizens and professionals from different disciplines.