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A comprehensive approach to violence prevention

M P White1

  • 1The Door--A Center of Alternatives, New York, NY 10013, USA.

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Youth violence is a major concern. A holistic, multinodal approach addressing root causes like alienation and poverty, alongside life skills training, offers effective prevention strategies for at-risk youth.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Youth violence presents significant societal challenges.
  • Understanding the multifaceted causes of youth violence is critical for effective intervention.
  • Existing approaches often lack comprehensiveness in addressing the root issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive, holistic model for youth violence prevention.
  • To examine the effectiveness of a multinodal approach in addressing root causes of violence.
  • To highlight a case study of a successful youth violence prevention program.

Main Methods:

  • The study examines a comprehensive, multinodal program at The Door, a center for at-risk youth (ages 12-21).
  • The program's approach targets identified root causes of violence, including alienation and lack of empowerment.
  • Services address consequences of poverty, unemployment, low achievement, and hopelessness.

Main Results:

  • The Door's program demonstrates a holistic strategy for tackling youth violence.
  • A multinodal approach effectively addresses complex social and economic factors contributing to violence.
  • Empowerment and life skills training are key components in preventing youth violence.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive, holistic, and multinodal strategies are essential for effective youth violence prevention.
  • Addressing root causes such as poverty, alienation, and hopelessness is crucial.
  • Programs like The Door offer a replicable model for youth violence intervention.

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